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ADHD Diploma Course

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals of all ages, from childhood to adulthood. It is characterised by difficulties in maintaining attention, controlling impulses, and regulating hyperactivity. This course aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of ADHD, from its underlying neurobiology to practical strategies for effective management.

ADHD is not simply a matter of being distracted or hyperactive; it's a complex condition that can significantly impact various aspects of an individual's life, including academic performance, work, relationships, and self-esteem. However, with proper understanding and appropriate interventions, individuals with ADHD can learn to harness their strengths and overcome challenges, leading to improved overall functioning and well-being.

Introduction to the ADHD Diploma Course

Whether you are a parent, educator, healthcare professional, or someone personally affected by ADHD, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of ADHD and contribute to the well-being and success of those living with the condition.

What You Will Learn

The ADHD course will provide a full overview of what ADHD is, how it is treated, theories surrounding ADHD, and how to live a full life with the condition. When taking this course, you will learn:

• An introduction and history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
• ADHD and the family structure.
• How ADHD is diagnosed.
• How ADHD affects children, adolescents, teens, and adults.
• The different treatment methods and therapies for ADHD.
• How to recognise behavioural patterns in individuals with ADHD.
• What the future of ADHD might look like.
• About the misconceptions often associated with ADHD.
• Examples of ADHD success stories.

Benefits of Taking the ADHD Awareness Course

• The ability to study anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection. You can study during your lunch break, at home, or almost anywhere.
• There is no time limit, so you can complete the course in days, weeks, or even months.
• An easy-to-follow structure, making the experience enjoyable.
• Access to online support, to help you stay on track as you study.
• Enhance your professional skills and knowledge. This can lead to improved support for individuals with ADHD.
• Improving your prospects when applying for work in the field.

Basic English Course

English is a complex language for everyone, native speakers and non-native speakers alike. Understanding the building blocks of the language can be complicated unless you are able to break things down into individual elements. When it comes to learning how to read and write in English, learning more about sentence structure and verb tense can take you far.

This course gives you an overview of the basic English skills you can use to form a solid foundation. We begin by talking about sentence structure, breaking sentences down into individual parts and reviewing the details behind each one. This section also contains examples to illustrate each point. Next, we talk about elements that add more information to sentences, including objects, complements, modifiers and adverbials. Information about verb tenses along with a sample of each one follows. Finally, we include a brief discussion about formal and informal English, giving you guidelines you can use to determine when each type is appropriate.

You Will Learn:

• Information about the two necessary parts of a sentence, along with the three types of each
• The difference between a direct and an indirect object
• The four different types of present tense
• The four different types of past tense and when to use each one
• The four different types of future tense

Benefits of Taking This Course

• Learn more about the building blocks of English communication
• Learn when it is appropriate to use informal language and when it is better to adapt a more formal tone
• If you are currently teaching English as a second language, learn more about the fundamentals of reading and writing in English
• If you are currently learning English, understand more about how to form grammatically correct sentences to ensure your message is understood
• If you are thinking about teaching basic English to non-native speakers, refresh your own skills by taking this course

Basic Maths Course

Struggling with basic maths is common. Close to 40% of the population in the UK reportedly struggle with basic concepts like fractions and ratios. While you may not have to take maths tests often in your adult life, lacking skills in this area can make things more complicated. For example, a solid understanding of how ratios and proportions work can make mental maths a lot easier. Developing your maths skills has a whole host of real-world, immediate benefits.

This course gives you an overview of several basic maths skills. We begin by talking about BODMAS, giving you a practical example you can use to follow along. Next, we review fractions and include a discussion of mixed numbers. Finally, we discuss ratios and proportions. By the end of this course, you should be confident enough with these basic maths skills to tackle more complex work.

You Will Learn:

• Several key terms used to describe maths operations
• What the proper order of operations is when tackling a complex mathematical equation
• What the difference between a numerator and a denominator is and how to differentiate a proper fraction from an improper one
• What the difference between a ratio and a proportion is, as well as how to express each concept mathematically
• How to use proportions to solve mathematical equations

Benefits of Taking This Course

• Obtain a solid foundation in maths you can use to pursue the subject at more advanced levels
• Learn more about how you can apply mathematical concepts to your everyday life
• If you have been out of education for a number of years, get a refresher on basic maths skills that you may have forgotten
• If you are currently a student focusing on the arts or other related subjects, brush up on your basic maths skills before taking qualifying exams
• If you are a teacher, learn more about the basic maths skills your students may not fully understand, along with how you can help teach them

Child Attachment Diploma Course

The highly interesting psychological field of child attachment is explored in great detail in this course. Starting with a look at the main theories and theorists, the course explains the main concepts and principles clearly, covering all the fundamental points for you. Bowlby and Ainsworth have proven to be huge contributors to the field of child attachment and their work is carefully considered within the course’s 10 modules. This course will teach you how to think like a true expert in the field of child attachment theory. You will be taught the signs to look out for when there are any issues in this field and the tests that can be implemented along the way to better facilitate this. By the end of the course, you should be able to apply the guiding principles of child attachment theory with relative ease. From working as a social worker, to a child psychologist and even a classroom assistant, this course will prove to you that there is a huge variety of roles connected with the field of child attachment. Indeed, the final module is devoted entirely to this discussion and is conveniently split between roles that are more ‘hands-on’ in the field of child attachment, compared with those that may involve this psychological niche in a little more tentative manner.

What You Will Learn

• A detailed look at the history and evolution of child attachment theory
• A discussion of the internal working models that are used in this field
• We look at the main contributors to this field (e.g. Ainsworth and Bowlby)
• You will learn the important ‘Strange Situation Test’
• You will consider the main influences of child attachment
• A look at the ethical considerations that must be borne in mind, especially when working with children
• How attachment should stabilise in later childhood
• You will consider the hugely important concept of vulnerability in relation to child attachment
• Define ‘harm’ and look at ‘degrees of harm’ in good detail
• Some of the roles of employment that are connected with this interesting psychological niche.

Benefits of the Course

• The ability to recognise the signs of child attachment problems
• You will understand how to implement the ‘Strange Situation Test’
• You will gain the skills that will enable you to work in a huge variety of fields connected with child attachment
• Gain knowledge of a truly interesting psychological niche
• Learn how you can make a real difference in the field of child attachment
• 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 recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects.

Introduction to Teaching Phonics Course

When it comes to teaching children how to read, experts across the UK agree that phonics is the best method. For many teachers, parents and carers who did not learn phonics in school, supporting the child in your life, as they learn this approach can be difficult. However, consistency is extremely important, especially when it comes to something as fundamental as being shown how to read and write.

This course goes over everything you need to know about teaching phonics to your child spread out over two separate modules. The first module gives you an introduction to phonics, including the methods used and the goals of each one. Our second module talks about working with phonics in everyday situations. We also review the topic of phonics and dyslexia, as well as briefly discuss the use of phonics with ESL or (English as a second language) students.

By the end of the course, you should have a solid foundation that you can build on to help support the children or students in your life as they learn to read.

You Will Learn:

• The three main lessons that phonics teaches
• The four methods used to teach phonics to students in the UK
• The six phases of phonics as set out by the Department for Education
• Information about the Phonics Year 1 Screening Guide
• Reasons why you should include phonics in your lesson plans

Benefits of Taking This Course

• Understanding more about dyslexia
• Learning specific strategies that you can use to improve your child’s confidence
• If you are involved in ESL, you can learn the pros and cons of using phonics to teach your students how to read
• If you are a teacher or educator, you can learn more about the different approaches to phonics, helping you identify the best one for the children in your care
• If you are a parent, you can learn more about how to support your child at home as they continue to learn how to read

Teaching Phonics Course

Phonics is one of the most important building blocks in a child’s English education, and it’s essential for teachers to be well-versed in it. In this course, you will be introduced to phonics and how you can effectively teach it.

There are so many different approaches to phonics, as well as different ways that teachers can tackle challenges that they are faced with. In this course, you have the chance to learn about the details of phonics and the many ways that it is taught.

Throughout the four modules, your e-learning course will take you through the UK’s research and testing standards. This is an essential element of any teacher’s skill set, and the Teaching Phonics course aims to provide you with a well-rounded set of abilities.

Phonics may seem simple to the native English speaker, but it’s actually full of challenging ideas for young learners and new English speakers to grasp.

This course will give you the tools to teach phonics to anyone, no matter what their skill level.

You Will Learn:

• What phonics is and how you can effectively teach it
• The different types of phonics lessons and what they focus on
• The different phases of phonics education and the ways they are evaluated
• The challenges that you may encounter when you’re teaching phonics
• How to use confidence and unique approaches to help struggling students

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• You will understand the important aspects of phonics education in the UK
• You will gain valuable information about the proven approaches to phonics
• You will become confident in your teaching skills and use the right approaches for each situation
• You have the opportunity to test your knowledge and gain a sense of the challenges you may encounter

The course is broken down into 0 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 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 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 15 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.