This course contains 9 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week. Units include:

• Unit 1: Introduction to Psychology
• Unit 2: Research Methods in Psychology
• Unit 3: Biological Bases of behaviour
• Unit 4: Developmental Psychology
• Unit 5: Sensation, Perception and Consciousness
• Unit 6: Learning and Memory
• Unit 7: Personality, Motivation and Emotional Intelligence
• Unit 8: Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Unit 9: Social Psychology

With a structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. Each unit includes onboarding information, video lessons, and multiple assessment opportunities to reinforce learning and ensure mastery of the material.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Explain key psychological concepts and theories.
2. Describe the role of research in psychology.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the biological basis of behaviour.
4. Apply cognitive and psychosocial development theories.
5. Analyse how sensation and perception influence behaviour.
6. Implement learning and memory principles in real-life contexts.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of personality theories and motivation.
8. Recognize and manage mental health challenges effectively.
9. Analyse social influences on behaviour, particularly in South African contexts.

You can expect to gain practical skills in the following areas:

• Emotional intelligence and its application in personal and professional settings
• Stress management and resilience-building techniques
• Understanding and applying learning theories to real-world scenarios
• Identifying and managing mental health challenges
• Enhancing communication and teamwork through psychological principles
• Analysing human behaviour across different social and cultural contexts
• Understanding human development across the lifespan
• Conducting basic psychological research and ethical considerations