Lifespan Development Course

What will I learn?

Understand the complexities of how people grow and change throughout their lives with our Human Development Across Life Stages Course, designed for psychiatry professionals in Namibia. Explore how children's minds develop, how families function, and how people interact socially. Learn practical intervention methods like mindfulness and CBT, and improve your skills in psychological assessment. Look at how adults develop, manage their careers, and find personal fulfilment. Understand important theories from Vygotsky, Piaget, and Erikson, and improve your report writing and presentation skills. Become an expert in understanding human development at every stage of life.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Improve cognitive growth: Develop better strategies for early childhood education and development.

Use CBT: Apply cognitive behavioural therapy for effective interventions in a Namibian context.

Do assessments: Use interviews and observations to make accurate diagnoses relevant to the Namibian population.

Balance work-life: Develop strategies for career growth and personal satisfaction, considering the Namibian work environment.

Share findings: Present psychological reports clearly, ethically, and in a way that is appropriate for Namibian audiences.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.