Educational Psychology course

eLearning course with Tutor Support accredited by ABC Awards

Students have 6 months to work at their own pace and can start at any time of year

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Educational Psychology course

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Course Details

This Educational Psychology Course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of psychology as applied to education and learning. Learners will learn how to (1) understand the theories and applications of the learning process, (2) understand the principles of assessing educational performance, (3) demonstrate your understanding of the individual differences in educational performance, (4) understand the nature of special education needs, (5) describe a range of teaching and learning styles, (6) understand factors which determine student motivation, (7) describe the effect of and strategies for dealing with disruptive behaviour and (8) design the layout of educational environments to maximise learning potential.

Your Tutor will support you throughout the duration of the course. You complete the course by undertaking activities and assignments. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that support is available for your course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Who should complete this Educational Psychology Course?
  • Educators and Childcare Workers: Ideal for teachers, childcare workers, and those considering a career in education, focusing on applying psychological principles to educational settings.
  • Individuals Seeking Professional Qualification: Suitable for those looking to gain a professional qualification in Educational Psychology.
  • Learners with a Broad Interest in Education: Perfect for anyone interested in understanding how psychological principles apply to education and learning.
  • Flexible Learners: Apt for people who prefer studying at their own pace and time, especially those without prior qualifications or experience in the field.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • No previous experience or qualifications are necessary to commence the course.
  • Candidates must be fluent in English with excellent written English Skills in order to achieve the assessment criteria. Queries on the standard required can be directed to the college.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • Basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course.
  • View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.
  • Learn more about the suitability of this course.

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Topics covered in this Educational Psychology Course
Unit 1: The learning process
  • Introduction
  • Behaviourist perspective
  • Cognitive perspective
  • Humanistic perspective
Unit 2: Assessment and educational performance
  • Psychometric testing and measuring intelligence
  • Types of assessment
  • Implications of assessment and categorisation
Unit 3: Individual differences in educational performance
  • Gender, culture, physical, social, attitudes and beliefs
  • Strategies for improvement
Unit 4: Students with special educational needs
  •  Introduction
  • Assessing SEN
  • Learning difficulties
  • Supporting students with special educational needs
Unit 5: Inventory of learning processes
  • Individual styles of learning and teaching
  • Inventory of learning processes
  • Differences in how we learn
  • Improving learning
Unit 6: Student motivation
  • Theories of motivation
  • Improving motivation
Unit 7: Disruptive behaviour
  • Disruptive behaviour
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving
Unit 8: Design and layout of the educational environment
  • Arranging classroom space
  • Creating a positive learning environment
Assessment
  • This Educational Psychology Course is assessed through a series of tutor-marked assignments. There is no exam for this course.
Accreditation
  • This Educational Psychology Course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards. The Quality Licence Scheme endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.  This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. CMIT can advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education.
  • A QLS award at level 3 is roughly equivalent to a Level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for Accreditation Details

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Student Reviews of this course

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November 11, 2025

You are providing a high standard of teaching, support. I am very pleased with my experience with you. This is not my first and not last course with you. I feel supported and I am using the knowledge from every course at my work. Thank you

Student October 2025

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October 22, 2025

It is not my first course i am doing with you and I am very content. I am learning a lot from this and previous courses. Thank you very much for so high quality.

Student October 2025

A convenient course that is interesting and affordable.

December 6, 2022

A convenient course that is interesting and affordable.

Student December 2022
Verified

Was great to be able to do it anytime no dead lines. Very interesting course work material.

October 21, 2022

Was great to be able to do it anytime no dead lines. Very interesting course work material.

Student October 2022
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Fabulous course, highly recommend it.

October 6, 2022

Fabulous course, highly recommend it.

Student October 2022
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Convenient, interesting, affordable.

October 6, 2022

Convenient, interesting, affordable.

Student October 2022
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My tutor Adele was so encouraging and I really appreciated her feedback.

May 24, 2022

My tutor Adele was so encouraging and I really appreciated her feedback.

Student May 2022
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I am really enjoying this course and it has helped me stay in academics even throughout my gap year from college. so although i am not in a university i am still constantly learning. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a certificate but doesn't have the time or money to go to university.

April 25, 2022

I am really enjoying this course and it has helped me stay in academics even throughout my gap year from college. so although i am not in a university i am still constantly learning. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a certificate but doesn’t have the time or money to go to university.

Student April 2022
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Really enjoy learning something new. I found getting back into doing assignments much easier than anticipated. Tutor feedback is very helpful and encouraging.

April 4, 2022

Really enjoy learning something new. I found getting back into doing assignments much easier than anticipated. Tutor feedback is very helpful and encouraging.

Student April 2022
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Interesting course.

April 1, 2022

Interesting course.

Student April 2022
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I really enjoyed it. I wasn't sure how I would take to online learning but I was totally absorbed by the content. I find myself quoting from it in everyday life and referring to it in my workplace. It has given me the motivation to continue to learn and apply myself to further study.

March 1, 2022

I really enjoyed it. I wasn’t sure how I would take to online learning but I was totally absorbed by the content. I find myself quoting from it in everyday life and referring to it in my workplace. It has given me the motivation to continue to learn and apply myself to further study.

Student February 2022
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Interesting course but maybe could have received more reading material

December 21, 2021

Interesting course but maybe could have received more reading material

Student December 2021
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Absolutely fantastic.

October 18, 2021

Absolutely fantastic.

Student September 2021
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For anyone on full time shift work looking to study or find out what they'd like to do , I would highly recommend this college. Easy access. Very well laid out topics . Very easy going tutors. Comments are clear. Everything is by message (no zoom) which may suit some people, like myself. Good introductory course if you then want to pursue higher. Easy payment process etc .

August 25, 2021

For anyone on full time shift work looking to study or find out what they’d like to do , I would highly recommend this college. Easy access. Very well laid out topics . Very easy going tutors. Comments are clear. Everything is by message (no zoom) which may suit some people, like myself. Good introductory course if you then want to pursue higher. Easy payment process etc .

Student August 2021
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Loving the content and finding it more in-depth than I thought it would be but that's a good thing. Great feedback from tutor after each assignment submission.

August 25, 2021

Loving the content and finding it more in-depth than I thought it would be but that’s a good thing. Great feedback from tutor after each assignment submission.

Student August 2021
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I really enjoyed the course and my tutor was very helpful

August 25, 2021

I really enjoyed the course and my tutor was very helpful

Student July 2021
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I am enjoying this course and it is the second one i have enrolled on from CMIT

August 25, 2021

I am enjoying this course and it is the second one i have enrolled on from CMIT

Student July 2021
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Fascinating course and I look forward to finishing it and continuing on my path of progress, thank you.

July 16, 2021

Fascinating course and I look forward to finishing it and continuing on my path of progress, thank you.

Student July 2021
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I am very pleased with doing the course. I have learned a lot and it has given me a wide scope to work with later in my career. I look forward to doing more with CMIT in the future.

July 16, 2021

I am very pleased with doing the course. I have learned a lot and it has given me a wide scope to work with later in my career. I look forward to doing more with CMIT in the future.

Student July 2021
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The course was very interesting and I enjoyed studying the material and completing the assignments.

April 22, 2021

The course was very interesting and I enjoyed studying the material and completing the assignments.

Student April 2021
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Very good notes, easy to understand. Tutor feedback is quick and helpful

February 16, 2021

Very good notes, easy to understand. Tutor feedback is quick and helpful

Student February 2021
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Good reading material, helpful tutor.

November 6, 2020

Good reading material, helpful tutor.

Student November 2020
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I found this course extremely interesting and informative. I enjoyed it immensely. I feel I have learned so much and have a greater insight into how human beings work. It also was a healing process for me. In doing the course I addressed a lot of personal stuff. I would definitely recommend this course to people.

October 26, 2020

I found this course extremely interesting and informative. I enjoyed it immensely. I feel I have learned so much and have a greater insight into how human beings work. It also was a healing process for me. In doing the course I addressed a lot of personal stuff. I would definitely recommend this course to people.

Student October 2020
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I found the course beneficial to my job as a teacher. My tutor Adele Grazi was really helpful and very efficient in correcting and replying to questions.

September 23, 2020

I found the course beneficial to my job as a teacher. My tutor Adele Grazi was really helpful and very efficient in correcting and replying to questions.

Student September 2020
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I am really enjoying doing this course. I always look forward to reading the next module, and I enjoy doing the assessments. I feel proud of myself when I see 'proceed'. I have found the course very informative and it has been a healing process for me too. I've addressed issues in my past by doing this course and I've learned to deal with things differently. It has helped me, and also given me insight into people and situations.. It has given me a better understanding about life. Thank you

August 24, 2020

I am really enjoying doing this course. I always look forward to reading the next module, and I enjoy doing the assessments. I feel proud of myself when I see ‘proceed’. I have found the course very informative and it has been a healing process for me too. I’ve addressed issues in my past by doing this course and I’ve learned to deal with things differently. It has helped me, and also given me insight into people and situations.. It has given me a better understanding about life. Thank you

Student August 2020
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I find the course notes helpful, and my tutor has given brilliant feedback.

June 4, 2020

I find the course notes helpful, and my tutor has given brilliant feedback.

Student June 2020
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Going good so far. Pleasantly surprised by the quick feedback I received on my first assessment.

April 21, 2020

Going good so far. Pleasantly surprised by the quick feedback I received on my first assessment.

Student April 2020
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I have found it interesting and it has covered a lot more than I expected

August 8, 2019

I have found it interesting and it has covered a lot more than I expected

Student August 2019
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Very interesting and informative.

March 4, 2019

Very interesting and informative.

Student March 2019
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It's a very good course, really enjoying it so far and it's taught me a lot.

January 15, 2019

It’s a very good course, really enjoying it so far and it’s taught me a lot.

Student January 2019
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Excellent course, helped me to understand the psychology of children

August 13, 2018

Excellent course, helped me to understand the psychology of children

Student August 2018
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The assignments were clear and interesting and a fun way to learn a qualification.

August 13, 2018

The assignments were clear and interesting and a fun way to learn a qualification.

Student August 2018
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I studied with CMIT previously and found it of great benefit and very helpful.

May 29, 2018

I studied with CMIT previously and found it of great benefit and very helpful.

Student May 2018
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Good reputation and well formed courses.

May 28, 2018

Good reputation and well formed courses.

Student May 2018
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I have completed a course with CMIT previously and found the context and support excellent.

May 11, 2018

I have completed a course with CMIT previously and found the context and support excellent.

Student May 2018
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The course is interesting.

November 1, 2017

The course is interesting.

Student November 2017
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Not too difficult and quite an interesting course for beginners.

October 16, 2017

Not too difficult and quite an interesting course for beginners.

Student October 2017
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I have done another course with CMIT and I enjoyed it. I really enjoyed this course. I have an interest in Psychology. I am going to do Workplace Psychology next.

October 16, 2017

I have done another course with CMIT and I enjoyed it. I really enjoyed this course. I have an interest in Psychology. I am going to do Workplace Psychology next.

Student October 2017
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It was the course I was interested in. The website gave good information and on talking to the staff prior to enrolling I felt confident it was right for me. Very efficient and friendly staff

October 16, 2017

It was the course I was interested in. The website gave good information and on talking to the staff prior to enrolling I felt confident it was right for me. Very efficient and friendly staff

Student October 2017
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I enjoyed completing the course, The manual was laid out neatly and was divided into manageable amounts. Any queries that I had were dealt with swiftly by the CMIT staff.

July 16, 2017

I enjoyed completing the course, The manual was laid out neatly and was divided into manageable amounts. Any queries that I had were dealt with swiftly by the CMIT staff.

Student July 2017
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I am very happy with this course and I am thinking to take another course.

May 16, 2017

I am very happy with this course and I am thinking to take another course.

Student May 2017
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It allowed to manage my full time job with studying, Everything was perfect.

May 16, 2017

It allowed to manage my full time job with studying, Everything was perfect.

Student May 2017
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The course is interesting and I am enjoying learning the material. The course manual gives good detail overall, my tutor is friendly and helpful and I would return to CMIT in the future to study another course.

April 16, 2017

The course is interesting and I am enjoying learning the material. The course manual gives good detail overall, my tutor is friendly and helpful and I would return to CMIT in the future to study another course.

Student April 2017
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I am self-employed and completing the course online meant I could do it whenever it suited me instead of having to attend classes.

March 16, 2017

I am self-employed and completing the course online meant I could do it whenever it suited me instead of having to attend classes.

Student March 2017
Verified

Excellent course. Excellent Tutor. She responded promptly and gave very helpful direction throughout the course. I am very grateful for her assistance.

March 16, 2017

Excellent course. Excellent Tutor. She responded promptly and gave very helpful direction throughout the course. I am very grateful for her assistance.

Student March 2017
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The course was easily accessible, well presented and addressed issues of interest to me.

March 16, 2017

The course was easily accessible, well presented and addressed issues of interest to me.

Student March 2017
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It is an amazing and interesting way to learn. This course is very interesting and easy to understand.

January 16, 2017

It is an amazing and interesting way to learn. This course is very interesting and easy to understand.

Student January 2017
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I loved it! It's hard for a course to be interesting and knowledgeable at the same time, especially if it's an online course, but this was did both and more! This certification course was great, and I feel more than happy and satisfied from what I got to learn from it.

January 16, 2017

I loved it! It’s hard for a course to be interesting and knowledgeable at the same time, especially if it’s an online course, but this was did both and more! This certification course was great, and I feel more than happy and satisfied from what I got to learn from it.

Student Jan 2017
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