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PDC78319 - The First 1000 Days and Beyond

Course Details

Course Summary

As parents and educators, we share a common goal: to provide our children with the best possible start in life. The journey from pre-birth through early childhood and beyond is a critical period that lays the foundation for a lifetime of growth, well-being, and success. Welcome to our transformative micro-credential!
Imagine a delicate dance between our genetic makeup and the world around us. In this micro-credential, you'll explore how these two forces intertwine to shape a child's identity and potential. From the very beginning, we have a unique opportunity to set the stage for optimal health and brain development. Every interaction, every experience - whether it's a bedtime story, a hug or a stimulating playtime - leaves an imprint on a young mind. As parents and professionals, we hold the power to nurture these seeds of potential. Let's sow them wisely! Our curriculum draws from cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology and education research. You'll gain insights into how a child's brain develops, how emotions shape learning and how to create enriching environments that foster growth. Explore the fascinating trajectory from early childhood to adulthood. Understand the milestones, challenges and joys along the way. Armed with knowledge, you'll be better equipped to guide and support the young minds in your care. Let's empower ourselves with knowledge. By understanding the science behind development, we become architects of brighter futures. Our children deserve nothing less.

This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

 

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this micro-credential.

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

CQUniversity staff must go to EMPower Learning to access to this micro-credential. Please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning.

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
  1. Once you have selected your desired micro-credential, you can now add it to your shopping cart to enable you to purchase more than one "course" in a single transaction. 
  2. Once you have added all the micro-credentials you wish to purchase, you will be directed to the payment gateway and will be asked to "authenticate" your account on our Learning Management System Be Different.  
    • If you are an existing CPD student, please use sign in options used to access CPD micro-credential courses in Be Different.
    • If you are a new student to CPD, please select option “Don’t have an account?” Sign up now and follow the prompts to create a new account.
  3. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to the CQUniversity secure payment gateway. Please add your payment details to complete the transaction. 
  4. Following a successful payment, you will automatically be redirected to the course in the Learning Management System Be Different where you will find your selection of micro-credentials on your Dashboard. 
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
  • Education and Humanities
  • Health
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Child Care
  • Community Services
  • Education Support
  • General Education and Training
  • Health
  • Hygiene
  • Justice and Law Enforcement
  • Personal Services
  • Public Sector
  • Safety
  • Youth Services

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Micro-credential

10hours of online self-paced learning.

 

  • Online
No units are associated with this course


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Understand how a child's brain develops and its impact on cognitive, emotional and social development.
  2. Apply evidence-based strategies from neuroscience, psychology and education to optimise young minds' health, learning and well-being in educational settings.

Assessment:

Online Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

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