This comprehensive online course offers an engaging introduction to the fascinating field of psychology, providing you with essential knowledge and insights into human behavior, mental processes, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re looking to explore psychology for personal enrichment, enhance your professional skills, or lay the foundation for further academic study, this certificate will equip you with a solid understanding of key psychological principles. You’ll delve into topics such as developmental psychology, social behavior, mental health, ethics, and more, all while gaining the tools to critically analyze and apply psychological concepts in real-world contexts. Join us on this journey to better understand the mind, behaviors, and the diverse factors that shape human experience.
Course Objectives
-To introduce fundamental psychological principles and concepts.
-To explore human behavior, cognition, and mental health in everyday life.
-To develop practical skills for applying psychological knowledge in personal and professional contexts.
Course Content
Introduction to Psychology
– Overview of Psychology: Definition, branches, and applications
– Key Historical Movements and Figures in Psychology
– Fundamentals of psychological research methods
– Introduction to Ethics in Psychology
Biological Bases of Behavior
– Structure and function of the brain
– Nervous system and neurotransmission
– The impact of genetics and environment on behavior
– Brain imaging techniques
Human Behavior and Development
– Life Span Development
– Learning and Memory
– Motivation and Emotion
– Personality Development
Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
– Understanding Mental Health
– Stress and Coping Strategies
– Basics of Psychological Disorders
– Basics of Therapy
– Promoting Mental Well-being in Daily Life
Social and Cultural Psychology
– Understanding Social Behavior
– Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
– Cultural Psychology
– Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Applications of Psychology
– Psychology in the Workplace
– Educational Psychology
– Consumer Psychology
– The Role of Psychology in Technology and Social Media
Entry Requirement
– GCE(O/L) 6 passes with Mathematics & English
– Students with pending GCE (O/L) results are eligible to apply
– Students who are having work experience
Duration: 3 months
Schedule: Saturday, 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm
COMMENCEMENT: 14th December 2024
Medium: English
Lecture Schedule: Delivered online
Registration Fee: Rs. 7,500
Course Fee: Rs. 10,000 x 3 months = Rs. 30,000
Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all above fees
Please call for more details: (+94) 117 181 111 / 76 8287002 / 77 2204101
