Diploma in Psychology

Enrolled6-10 Hours (Contains Video)

Start Course Now

Certify Now

Confident you have the skills to certify without completing the course content?

Beginner Level

Diploma in Psychology

Q: What are the best free online courses for psychology?

Alison’s Diploma in Psychology is an excellent introduction to psychology for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the field. The course explores topics such as conditioning, behaviour, visual perception, and memory. This course offers an opportunity to gain greater self-understanding and an appreciation for the groundbreaking research carried out in recent years.

Q: Is Psychology a hard class?

Psychology is a complex subject that requires a genuine interest in understanding why people behave as they do. The Diploma in Psychology explores topics such as visual perception and memory, research methodologies, and the ever-evolving science of psychology. The course also looks at some of the challenges psychologists face.

Q: Does psychology require maths?

Psychology does not require any major understanding of mathematics apart from statistics. It helps psychologists to analyse data.

Q: Are psychology courses worth it?

Definitely! Alison’s Diploma in Psychology will prepare you for further education required when pursuing a career in psychology. A psychology course offers excellent foundational knowledge and offers students countless career options.

Gain a greater understanding of the theory, behaviour and ethical issues behind key concepts in psychology.

Published by

Enrolled Positive Ratings
Avg. Duration6-10 Hours (Contains Video)
Available Languages (2)
English
- Select Course Language
- English
- Spanish
This course is
CPD-Accredited

Saved For Later

View Saved Courses

Confident you have the skills to certify without completing the course content?

Certify Now

Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

Identify the major psychological schools of thought and the key figures who contributed to them
Describe the main areas of psychology and how each helps us understand behaviour
Compare classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning
Explain the different states of consciousness, including sleep, dreams, hypnosis, and meditation
Outline how the brain, nervous system, hormones, and genetics influence behaviour
Evaluate how sensation and perception work together and why visual illusions occur
Indicate the main memory systems and summarise why forgetting happens
Analyse how attention, problem-solving, decision-making, and language guide thinking
Discuss major theories of human development and how people change over the lifespan
Distinguish between personality theories and recognise how traits are measured
Recall how social influences such as conformity, attitudes, and group behaviour affect actions
Apply basic research methods, ethical guidelines, and correct referencing in psychological studies

Knowledge & skills you will learn

Course Overview

About This Course

Course Description

Modules ()

-

Published by

Positive learner ratings

Learners Courses

Learn More About The Publisher

Showcase Skills With A Diploma!

Earn credentials that matter: Anyone can say they’re learning. A CPD-accredited Alison Diploma proves you followed through.
Get an edge over others: Add your Diploma to your CV, LinkedIn, and Alison Profile to strengthen job applications and promotion opportunities.
Show you’re serious about growth: A Diploma signals initiative, commitment, and a willingness to keep learning; qualities employers actively look for.