This course is fully funded by the Department for the Economy, under the Skill Up Programme. This course is a part of a suite of free online accredited courses that the College is offering to upskill, retrain and gain a qualification with no costs associated.

• To help develop essential parenting techniques, understand child development, and improve family relationships. 

This course is ideal for:

• Parents and guardians looking to enhance their parenting skills
• Foster carers or those considering fostering/adoption
• Childcare professionals and support workers
• Anyone interested in child development and positive parenting/prospective students

This core objectives are to enhance the knowledge and abilities of parents and carers, enabling them to effectively support their children’s development and well-being.  You will cover:

• Know the responsibilities of being a parent
• Understand the importance of listening to children and giving them choices
• Know about the major stages of a child’s development
• Understand the right and needs of family members
• Know how positive parenting builds self-esteem in children 

• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• You must be a resident of Northern Ireland and eligible to work in the UK.
• You will be required to have sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to successfully complete the qualification.