Adverse Childhood Experiences Certificate

Adverse Childhood Experiences

This course will introduce you to the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). You will learn how issues such as child abuse, neglect, divorce or substance abuse by parents, and adverse economic circumstances, can affect the physical and emotional health of children and teenagers well into adulthood. They can cause anxiety, mental health issues, impaired brain development and life-threatening diseases.

You will learn about the damaging effects of extreme stress reactions and the problems caused by poor attachment to parental figures and caregivers. 

You will become familiar with the types of planning, strategies and implementation required to help buffer and protect children and teenagers who are living in these situations, through interventions at school and at home.

You will understand the possible societal interventions for breaking the generational cycle of abuse.

What you will learn:

  • The ten major ACEs and how economic disadvantage can also be seen as an ACE
  • What toxic stress and stress reactions are 
  • The theories behind the concept of attachment and the risks to a child or teenager if they experience insecure forms of attachment
  • Strategies to help children with ACEs cope
  • The strategies that parents and caregivers can use to help children verbalise and grieve their experiences in a safe space
  • The societal responsibility and strategies required to break the cycle of abuse

Benefits of taking this course:

  • Gain valuable skills that you can utilise in your profession as a teacher or caregiver
  • You can offer guidance and advice to your colleagues and to the parents of your students to help them improve their circumstances
  • You will understand the importance of collaboration across the fields of health, education and social services in preventing or treating ACEs, and the toxic stress that results from them
  • Bring a broader range of skills into your school or organisation

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What ACEs are
  • The ten main ACEs and their traumatic effects
  • The nature of childhood traumatic stress
  • Children's reactions to trauma
  • The fight, flight, freeze or fawn model of childhood trauma
  • What toxic stress is and its effects on a child's development
  • The attachment theory and the differences between secure and insecure attachment
  • The coping skills needed by children exposed to ACEs
  • What you, as a teacher or caregiver, can do to help children with ACEs articulate and cope with their experiences
  • How to help children become more resilient
  • The tools and strategies that you can use to break the cycle of ACEs in families
  • The art of listening to children and their families
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Adverse Childhood Experiences Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    I did not realise how in depth make up actually was until I actually began the course.

    I found the course material very beneficial and it gave me an understanding of how to use all aspects of make up.The videos are extremely helpful and the tutor on them is very precise and clear.

    I am exceedingly happy I took this course and it has put me in place for the perfect start. Highly recommend thank you skill academy for giving me the opportunity to better my self at my own pace. The hints and tips are ideal to make notes of xx

    Sophie Watson

    This is an amazing course. Easy to follow and understand.

    I am working with children already and I wanted to do a SEN course to extend my knowledge and able to work with a wide range of children including those with special needs. This course has twice the modules as an average SEN course, so it provides great knowledge in the subject. And this is perfect as it’s CPD accredited course. And the price was just unbelievable!!

    The course has email tutor support and lifetime access to the course material which is brilliant for a mum, who is working currently as a volunteer to gain work experience.

    Andrea Piesiur

    The course was easy to find on the website, and plenty of information regarding course modules, outcomes and any frequently asked questions. There is plenty of choices for a range of courses, which made it harder for me to decide what course I wanted to pursue! The price of the courses are reasonable and doing it in your own time while in employment is a plus for myself. Trying to find time while in full time work is hard in itself, but having a good provider online it has opened the door for me to learn new things and expand my knowledge. I would definitely recommend to anyone who would want to learn online.

    Sophie Mangano

    A good course that covers all the basics and will leave you confident and equipped to deal with any emergencies as they arise, from basic equipment needed, to how to do CPR on your dog or cat, to administering medicines and dealing with burns, breaks and drownings. It gave me a lot of tips and pointers to explore the issues further as well as first aid equipment to buy. Providing you read through all of the modules, you'll be able to pass the course quite easily. Good value for money for what I paid for this course. Well worth the few hours needed.

    Adam Waldron

    Whilst doing an internship in an Estate Agency, I decided to study the Estate Agent Diploma to gain a better understanding of the regulations and the best ways to go about visits and building my network. I found the course to be very comprehensive and easy to follow.

    I’d recommend this to anyone looking to broaden their knowledge of the field of Estate Agency. I found the time estimates to be right if you are simply reading, but I took several pages of notes and so took longer, as I wanted to really understand what I was reading.

    Overall, comprehensive and easy to follow.

    Lauren Newall

    Taking the International Massage Diploma Course at New Skills Academy was my best idea and my best investment in a long time. The flexible timing, professional yet easy understand material helped me to change career (and life) in no time. Absolutely brilliant.

    Mihaly Galambosi

    Duration:
    4 hours

    Access:
    Lifetime Access

    Approved by:
    CPD

    Learning Type:


    Text based modules  Images 

    Cost:
    $120.00

    Adverse Childhood Experiences

    This course will introduce you to the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). You will learn how issues such as child abuse, neglect, divorce or substance abuse by parents, and adverse economic circumstances, can affect the physical and emotional health of children and teenagers well into adulthood. They can cause anxiety, mental health issues, impaired brain development and life-threatening diseases.

    You will learn about the damaging effects of extreme stress reactions and the problems caused by poor attachment to parental figures and caregivers. 

    You will become familiar with the types of planning, strategies and implementation required to help buffer and protect children and teenagers who are living in these situations, through interventions at school and at home.

    You will understand the possible societal interventions for breaking the generational cycle of abuse.

    What you will learn:

    • The ten major ACEs and how economic disadvantage can also be seen as an ACE
    • What toxic stress and stress reactions are 
    • The theories behind the concept of attachment and the risks to a child or teenager if they experience insecure forms of attachment
    • Strategies to help children with ACEs cope
    • The strategies that parents and caregivers can use to help children verbalise and grieve their experiences in a safe space
    • The societal responsibility and strategies required to break the cycle of abuse

    Benefits of taking this course:

    • Gain valuable skills that you can utilise in your profession as a teacher or caregiver
    • You can offer guidance and advice to your colleagues and to the parents of your students to help them improve their circumstances
    • You will understand the importance of collaboration across the fields of health, education and social services in preventing or treating ACEs, and the toxic stress that results from them
    • Bring a broader range of skills into your school or organisation

    This course includes

    24/7 Student Support

    End of course certification

    Lifetime access to your course

    Compatible with modern devices

    PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What ACEs are
  • The ten main ACEs and their traumatic effects
  • The nature of childhood traumatic stress
  • Children's reactions to trauma
  • The fight, flight, freeze or fawn model of childhood trauma
  • What toxic stress is and its effects on a child's development
  • The attachment theory and the differences between secure and insecure attachment
  • The coping skills needed by children exposed to ACEs
  • What you, as a teacher or caregiver, can do to help children with ACEs articulate and cope with their experiences
  • How to help children become more resilient
  • The tools and strategies that you can use to break the cycle of ACEs in families
  • The art of listening to children and their families
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Adverse Childhood Experiences Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    I did not realise how in depth make up actually was until I actually began the course.

    I found the course material very beneficial and it gave me an understanding of how to use all aspects of make up.The videos are extremely helpful and the tutor on them is very precise and clear.

    I am exceedingly happy I took this course and it has put me in place for the perfect start. Highly recommend thank you skill academy for giving me the opportunity to better my self at my own pace. The hints and tips are ideal to make notes of xx

    Sophie Watson

    This is an amazing course. Easy to follow and understand.

    I am working with children already and I wanted to do a SEN course to extend my knowledge and able to work with a wide range of children including those with special needs. This course has twice the modules as an average SEN course, so it provides great knowledge in the subject. And this is perfect as it’s CPD accredited course. And the price was just unbelievable!!

    The course has email tutor support and lifetime access to the course material which is brilliant for a mum, who is working currently as a volunteer to gain work experience.

    Andrea Piesiur

    The course was easy to find on the website, and plenty of information regarding course modules, outcomes and any frequently asked questions. There is plenty of choices for a range of courses, which made it harder for me to decide what course I wanted to pursue! The price of the courses are reasonable and doing it in your own time while in employment is a plus for myself. Trying to find time while in full time work is hard in itself, but having a good provider online it has opened the door for me to learn new things and expand my knowledge. I would definitely recommend to anyone who would want to learn online.

    Sophie Mangano

    A good course that covers all the basics and will leave you confident and equipped to deal with any emergencies as they arise, from basic equipment needed, to how to do CPR on your dog or cat, to administering medicines and dealing with burns, breaks and drownings. It gave me a lot of tips and pointers to explore the issues further as well as first aid equipment to buy. Providing you read through all of the modules, you'll be able to pass the course quite easily. Good value for money for what I paid for this course. Well worth the few hours needed.

    Adam Waldron

    Whilst doing an internship in an Estate Agency, I decided to study the Estate Agent Diploma to gain a better understanding of the regulations and the best ways to go about visits and building my network. I found the course to be very comprehensive and easy to follow.

    I’d recommend this to anyone looking to broaden their knowledge of the field of Estate Agency. I found the time estimates to be right if you are simply reading, but I took several pages of notes and so took longer, as I wanted to really understand what I was reading.

    Overall, comprehensive and easy to follow.

    Lauren Newall

    Taking the International Massage Diploma Course at New Skills Academy was my best idea and my best investment in a long time. The flexible timing, professional yet easy understand material helped me to change career (and life) in no time. Absolutely brilliant.

    Mihaly Galambosi

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