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Play Therapy Training Diploma Course

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On-Demand course
3 weeks
All levels

Description

The Play Therapy Training Diploma Course is designed to introduce the principles, theories, and structured approaches used within play-based therapeutic support. Focus is placed on understanding how play functions as a communication method for children, supporting emotional expression, behavioural understanding, and developmental insight. The course explores key play therapy models, child development stages, attachment concepts, and ethical boundaries, offering clear explanations that suit learners seeking knowledge for personal development or professional awareness.

This diploma provides structured learning through online study, making it suitable for those balancing existing commitments while expanding their understanding of child-focused therapeutic approaches. Content is presented in a clear, engaging manner, combining professional tone with subtle warmth to maintain interest without overstatement. Learning outcomes focus on recognising emotional signals, understanding therapeutic frameworks, and appreciating the role of play in supportive settings. While completion does not grant a formal qualification or licence to practise, the course adds strong value to personal growth and CV development, supporting roles connected to education, childcare, youth services, and wellbeing-focused environments.

Our course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme, ensuring your newly acquired skills will enhance your professional development.

Learning Outcomes:

Learn about the history and development

Gain an in-depth understanding of the child-therapist relationship

Explore the advantages and beneficial outcomes

Understand the different approaches of and the best situations in which to apply them

Familiarise with the setting, popular toys and materials

Have an excellent understanding of the challenges and typical issues

Know how homelessness and sexual abuse impacts a child and how Play Therapy can help to heal homeless and sexually abused children

Learn about play interventions for disaster mental health and explore recent trends.

Why People Enrol this Course From One Education:

Eligibility for an endorsed certificate upon successful completion of the course

Learning materials of our course contains engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort

Get 24/7 access to all course content for a full year

Complete the course at your own pace

Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)

Efficient assessments and instant results upon completion of our course

Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Course doesn't entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.

Course Curriculum

We've taken this Course and broken it down into 09 manageable units which we believe will assist you to easily grasp each concept - from the fundamental to the most advanced aspects of these skills. It really is a sure pathway to success.

This course is designed with the following modules:

Module 01: What is Play Therapy

Module 02: Advantages and Outcomes

Module 03: Models and Approaches

Module 04: The Play Settings: Therapist, Abused Child and Materials

Module 05: Typical Issues

Module 06: Sexually and Emotionally Abused Children

Module 07: Children Who are Homeless

Module 08: Play Interventions for Disaster Mental Health

Module 09: Case Studies and Recent Trends

How is the Course assessed?

To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for

Mental health professionals looking to expand their skillset

Educators and child welfare workers seeking to better understand and support at-risk children

Anyone interested in helping children in need through the power of play

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this course. Anyone and everyone can take this course.

The course is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device. So, you can study from the comfort of your home!

All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and being over the age of 16.

Career path

After completing this course, you can explore jobs such as:

Play Therapist (£30,000-£50,000)

Child Psychologist (£35,000-£70,000)

School Counsellor (£20,000-£40,000)

Social Worker (£20,000-£40,000)

Family Therapist (£25,000-£50,000)

Clinical Psychologist (£35,000-£80,000)

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £89

QLS Endorsed Certificate

Hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post, by paying -