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Dark Psychology Course

What will I learn?

Unlock the secrets of manipulation with our Dark Psychology Course, designed for psychology professionals keen to deepen their understanding of human behaviour. Explore behavioural analysis, learn to identify and counteract manipulative tactics, and apply these insights in forensic psychology. Delve into techniques like coercive persuasion and gaslighting, and master the art of writing effective psychological reports. Equip yourself with strategies to support victims and communicate findings to the SAPS (South African Police Service), enhancing your professional expertise.

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Online and lifetime course
Certificate in line with educational standards
PDF summaries for printing
Online assistant always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set the course workload
Practical activities marked instantly
Study anytime, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Identify manipulative behaviour: Detect and understand manipulation tactics.

Analyse psychological tactics: Evaluate strategies used in psychological control.

Support manipulation victims: Provide effective aid to those affected by manipulation.

Develop criminal profiles: Create profiles of manipulative individuals in forensic settings.

Write psychological reports: Craft clear, impactful reports for the SAPS.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

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