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Child Development "The first 1000 days" (Online: WITS DigitalCampus)

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Short Course Coordinator:
Nozi Letswalo
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
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Course dates
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Applications close
10 April 2026
Overview
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of early childhood development from pregnancy and birth to three years of age. Students explore major theories of development and examine how thinking about infancy and toddlerhood has evolved over time. The course covers the five core developmental domains — physical, social-emotional, cognitive, sensory-motor, and language and communication — offering practical insight into how young children grow, learn, and interact with their world. Designed for professionals and caregivers working with infants and toddlers, this course equips participants to recognise developmental patterns and support holistic development during the earliest and most critical years of life. 30 CPD points will be awarded by Hi Hopes upon successful completion of the course. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
10 Weeks
Format
5-7 hours per week (8 weeks consecutive online lectures, one exam in week 10)
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    The course content addresses the following topics: 


    • Theories and perspectives on childhood development
    • Physical development of the infant: birth to 3 years old
    • Social-emotional development: birth to 3 years old
    • Cognitive development: birth to 3 years old
    • Language and communication development: birth to 3 years old
    • Sensory motor development: birth to 3 years old

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