Psychology Certification

Psychology Certification

Don't have time to sit in a class? Working full time, but still want to advance your education? Look no further – this course can be done anywhere, at any time!

This Intro to Psychology course offers up-to-date information about the world of psychology, with an easy-to-follow design. Touching on various branches, including social, cognitive, educational, biological and developmental psychology, as well as the many career options makes this the perfect choice for the student on the go!

Each module within the course covers a different aspect of psychology, including the unique and colourful history and its philosophical origins, failed research studies and their impact on psychological ethics and how the wider discipline has changed over time. Learn about the key figures and history of psychology, while gaining an in-depth understanding of the many processes and theories that are used to develop the field of psychology.

Aside from the theoretical components of the course, which will help you to develop your foundational understanding of psychology, you will also be given opportunities to put them into practice. Through several activities, which are included in each module, you are given an opportunity to think about the concepts you are learning and apply them on a practical level. You will also be tested throughout the material, which will help you to check your knowledge and develop your understanding.

What you will learn

  • An overview of psychology, including several branches of this discipline
  • The history of psychology and the key figures that have contributed to each branch
  • The main theories and processes of psychology
  • Some of the triumphs and failures of past psychological studies
  • How the brain shapes human behavior
  • The leading research in the field of psychology
  • The strengths and weaknesses of each branch covered within this course
  • How to conduct psychological research
  • The importance of psychology within human development
  • How this course work can be applied to a career in psychology

Benefits of the course

  • Learn about a dynamic field
  • Activities and quizzes throughout each module to check your knowledge
  • Easy to follow course material
  • Learn about a variety of psychologies and their real-world applications
  • You will gain the foundation required to begin a career in psychology
  • The ability to study from any location with an internet connection
  • Learn the material at any time and at your own pace.
  • Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines.
  • Obtain a certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects.

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!
  • An introductory definition of general psychology
  • What psychologists do
  • The main branches of psychology
  • How psychology is applied in the real world
  • What social psychology entails
  • The history of social psychology and the key figures behind it
  • The theories of social psychology
  • Social psychology’s strengths and limitations
  • A basic definition of cognitive psychology
  • The history of this branch of psychology and its founding contributors
  • The approaches used to understand cognitive psychology
  • The discipline’s strengths and limitations
  • How to define educational psychology
  • The history and key contributors to the discipline
  • The four perspectives and main theories of educational psychology
  • Some of the controversies of education standards
  • The background of this discipline, including a definition
  • The key features of biological psychology
  • About the interlinked history, and the key figures that helped to develop the field
  • The concepts of biological psychology
  • How to define developmental psychology
  • The history and key contributors of the discipline
  • The concepts that help to test developmental psychology
  • The differences between the life stages
  • About different theories related to identifying and understanding personality
  • The differences in personality between genders, regions and siblings
  • The common definitions of intelligence and how this is measured
  • About the basics of mental disorders
  • About conceptual change and how it happens
  • How the field of psychology has changed over the last century
  • How those changes will influence future research
  • The benefits gain by society from psychological research
  • How to define psychological research
  • The three types of psychological research and the various methods used
  • About the steps required in research ethics
  • About the processes of data analysis and interpretation
  • The types of psychologists and what they do
  • Typical roles of the psychologies from the branches covered in earlier modules
  • Salary expectations
  • About some of the alternative career choices.
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Psychology Certification

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 10 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 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 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 18 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 really enjoyed this course. It allowed me to go at my own pace, completing modules in my lunch breaks or at home and you can do the modules as many times as you like which suited me.

The modules were explained well, included a clear step by step guide with a video and a spreadsheet to practice on which allowed me to learn the content in different ways. The module content was extremely valuable and taught me how to understand Excel which will lead to saving time in future projects needing Excel.

This course not only includes the very basics but explains some core Excel processes. I recommend this course to all abilities and anyone who needs to use Excel.

Gemma Bytheway

This course was fun and flexible. I could study it at my own convenience, leaving it and going back to it in between my other commitments. I was then required to answer a few multiple choice questions at the end in order to receive my certificate which is stored in my account so that I can download it at any time. It is a good qualification to add to my CV when looking to work with pets. I really enjoyed it and it will benefit me in my future career plans. I would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

Stacey Baigan

Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Is there anyone still thinking about doing the course? Dont think. Buy the course and just do it. Very Interesting course. I thought I wouldn't be able to finish this in 1 month, But I was wrong. I was totally Glued to my computer that I forgot my lunch. I am happy I bought this course and I passed the course, and I have printed my certificate. What else could you ask for? They even would allow you use their Business Logo on your website makes it so professional. You also get templates of almost everything you would need to start a new company from Business cards to flyers. All I can say is Thanks for the great course and great give away templates.

I will recommend this over and over again.....

Abidemi Bewaji

This was the first online course I’ve funded myself and I was apprehensive as you don’t really know what you’re going to get!

However, I’m happy to report that this course has given me a really good grounding in Child Psychology and has whet my appetite to pursue some of the content in more detail under my own steam.

When I had questions, the Support Team’s responses were lightning fast and reassuring and for the fee paid and the experience I’ve had this has been great value for money and a firm foundation on which to build in the future.

Thank you New Skills Academy!

Tom Shires

New Skills Academy is a lovely system to work with. Easy to sign up and make an account. Modules are clearly defined and are packed of information. Really great, has lots of information on lots of topics.

Great foundation for anyone looking into this area of employment or self employed as has great ideas and advice to build on. Have attended face to face courses which have much less information than this.

Lovely bite size quizzes on some modules which help to understand and enforce the contact of the bigger modules. End exam has a nice mixture of topics covered in the course. And has an option to re-sit if needed.

Jennifer Anderson

Absolutely amazing course.. I had so much fun learning with New Skills Academy. This course was so informative, set out really well and I learned so much. It was great that with two young children under 3, I still managed to learn and pass my course that I’m so happy about.

Also fantastic that for a small fee I am having my certificate sent out to me which is a great option for me. All that’s left for me to do now is practice practice and practice. New Skills Academy have given me the confidence to start my venture as a Face Painter. Thank you so much. Amy xx

Amy Hewson

Duration:
18 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
$150.00

Psychology Certification

Don't have time to sit in a class? Working full time, but still want to advance your education? Look no further – this course can be done anywhere, at any time!

This Intro to Psychology course offers up-to-date information about the world of psychology, with an easy-to-follow design. Touching on various branches, including social, cognitive, educational, biological and developmental psychology, as well as the many career options makes this the perfect choice for the student on the go!

Each module within the course covers a different aspect of psychology, including the unique and colourful history and its philosophical origins, failed research studies and their impact on psychological ethics and how the wider discipline has changed over time. Learn about the key figures and history of psychology, while gaining an in-depth understanding of the many processes and theories that are used to develop the field of psychology.

Aside from the theoretical components of the course, which will help you to develop your foundational understanding of psychology, you will also be given opportunities to put them into practice. Through several activities, which are included in each module, you are given an opportunity to think about the concepts you are learning and apply them on a practical level. You will also be tested throughout the material, which will help you to check your knowledge and develop your understanding.

What you will learn

  • An overview of psychology, including several branches of this discipline
  • The history of psychology and the key figures that have contributed to each branch
  • The main theories and processes of psychology
  • Some of the triumphs and failures of past psychological studies
  • How the brain shapes human behavior
  • The leading research in the field of psychology
  • The strengths and weaknesses of each branch covered within this course
  • How to conduct psychological research
  • The importance of psychology within human development
  • How this course work can be applied to a career in psychology

Benefits of the course

  • Learn about a dynamic field
  • Activities and quizzes throughout each module to check your knowledge
  • Easy to follow course material
  • Learn about a variety of psychologies and their real-world applications
  • You will gain the foundation required to begin a career in psychology
  • The ability to study from any location with an internet connection
  • Learn the material at any time and at your own pace.
  • Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines.
  • Obtain a certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects.

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!
  • An introductory definition of general psychology
  • What psychologists do
  • The main branches of psychology
  • How psychology is applied in the real world
  • What social psychology entails
  • The history of social psychology and the key figures behind it
  • The theories of social psychology
  • Social psychology’s strengths and limitations
  • A basic definition of cognitive psychology
  • The history of this branch of psychology and its founding contributors
  • The approaches used to understand cognitive psychology
  • The discipline’s strengths and limitations
  • How to define educational psychology
  • The history and key contributors to the discipline
  • The four perspectives and main theories of educational psychology
  • Some of the controversies of education standards
  • The background of this discipline, including a definition
  • The key features of biological psychology
  • About the interlinked history, and the key figures that helped to develop the field
  • The concepts of biological psychology
  • How to define developmental psychology
  • The history and key contributors of the discipline
  • The concepts that help to test developmental psychology
  • The differences between the life stages
  • About different theories related to identifying and understanding personality
  • The differences in personality between genders, regions and siblings
  • The common definitions of intelligence and how this is measured
  • About the basics of mental disorders
  • About conceptual change and how it happens
  • How the field of psychology has changed over the last century
  • How those changes will influence future research
  • The benefits gain by society from psychological research
  • How to define psychological research
  • The three types of psychological research and the various methods used
  • About the steps required in research ethics
  • About the processes of data analysis and interpretation
  • The types of psychologists and what they do
  • Typical roles of the psychologies from the branches covered in earlier modules
  • Salary expectations
  • About some of the alternative career choices.
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Psychology Certification

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 10 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 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 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 18 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 really enjoyed this course. It allowed me to go at my own pace, completing modules in my lunch breaks or at home and you can do the modules as many times as you like which suited me.

The modules were explained well, included a clear step by step guide with a video and a spreadsheet to practice on which allowed me to learn the content in different ways. The module content was extremely valuable and taught me how to understand Excel which will lead to saving time in future projects needing Excel.

This course not only includes the very basics but explains some core Excel processes. I recommend this course to all abilities and anyone who needs to use Excel.

Gemma Bytheway

This course was fun and flexible. I could study it at my own convenience, leaving it and going back to it in between my other commitments. I was then required to answer a few multiple choice questions at the end in order to receive my certificate which is stored in my account so that I can download it at any time. It is a good qualification to add to my CV when looking to work with pets. I really enjoyed it and it will benefit me in my future career plans. I would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

Stacey Baigan

Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Is there anyone still thinking about doing the course? Dont think. Buy the course and just do it. Very Interesting course. I thought I wouldn't be able to finish this in 1 month, But I was wrong. I was totally Glued to my computer that I forgot my lunch. I am happy I bought this course and I passed the course, and I have printed my certificate. What else could you ask for? They even would allow you use their Business Logo on your website makes it so professional. You also get templates of almost everything you would need to start a new company from Business cards to flyers. All I can say is Thanks for the great course and great give away templates.

I will recommend this over and over again.....

Abidemi Bewaji

This was the first online course I’ve funded myself and I was apprehensive as you don’t really know what you’re going to get!

However, I’m happy to report that this course has given me a really good grounding in Child Psychology and has whet my appetite to pursue some of the content in more detail under my own steam.

When I had questions, the Support Team’s responses were lightning fast and reassuring and for the fee paid and the experience I’ve had this has been great value for money and a firm foundation on which to build in the future.

Thank you New Skills Academy!

Tom Shires

New Skills Academy is a lovely system to work with. Easy to sign up and make an account. Modules are clearly defined and are packed of information. Really great, has lots of information on lots of topics.

Great foundation for anyone looking into this area of employment or self employed as has great ideas and advice to build on. Have attended face to face courses which have much less information than this.

Lovely bite size quizzes on some modules which help to understand and enforce the contact of the bigger modules. End exam has a nice mixture of topics covered in the course. And has an option to re-sit if needed.

Jennifer Anderson

Absolutely amazing course.. I had so much fun learning with New Skills Academy. This course was so informative, set out really well and I learned so much. It was great that with two young children under 3, I still managed to learn and pass my course that I’m so happy about.

Also fantastic that for a small fee I am having my certificate sent out to me which is a great option for me. All that’s left for me to do now is practice practice and practice. New Skills Academy have given me the confidence to start my venture as a Face Painter. Thank you so much. Amy xx

Amy Hewson

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