A short course from Education Training: Child Development: Executive Functions, about 1 or 2 months online for £90. Through this comprehensive course, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of these crucial functions, exploring their developmental milestones, assessment methods, and effective strategies for nurturing them in children.
What is this course?
Discover the intricacies of child development and executive functions in our comprehensive course. Executive functions are crucial cognitive processes that influence a child's ability to plan, organise, and manage tasks. Explore key topics such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control, and understand their impact on a child's academic and social success. This course equips educators, parents, and child development professionals with essential insights and practical strategies to support children's growth in these critical areas. Enhance your understanding of child development, and foster the executive functions necessary for lifelong learning and success. Join us on this journey of nurturing young minds.
About this course
Our "Child Development: Executive Functions" course provides a deep dive into the critical cognitive processes that shape a child's ability to manage tasks, make decisions, and adapt to various situations. Executive functions encompass a range of essential skills, including working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control, all of which profoundly influence a child's academic performance and social interactions. Through this comprehensive course, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of these crucial functions, exploring their developmental milestones, assessment methods, and effective strategies for nurturing them in children. If you are an educator, parent, or child development professional, this course empowers you to support children's growth, setting them on a path to success. Improve your expertise and help children reach their full potential.
Who is this course for?
Teachers, trainers, assessors, teaching assistants and anyone working in education who wants focused professional development in teaching. There are no formal entry requirements.
Why choose this course
Understanding executive functions is essential for educators, parents, and child development professionals to support children's cognitive growth. These skills are pivotal for academic achievement, problem-solving, and social interaction, making this course vital for anyone involved in child development.
Key facts
- Understand the critical role of executive functions in a child's cognitive development.
- Explore age-specific milestones and developmental patterns.
- Learn about working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility.
- Discover effective assessment and intervention techniques.
- Explore real-world applications and the impact on a child's life.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. The course is written in English; you need internet access and basic IT skills.
Duration and delivery
Standard study plan: 1 month; extended plan: 2 months.
At Education Training the course is delivered online: you receive the materials, assignment briefs and tutor support through the learning platform and submit work when you are ready. There are no fixed lecture times, so you can start in any month.
How you are assessed
You complete a short written task or reflective assignment at the end of the course, marked by a Education Training tutor. There are no exams. On successful completion you receive a certificate of completion from Education Training.
Career path and progression
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Educational Specialist: Become an expert in child development, helping educators and schools implement strategies to enhance executive functions in students.
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Child Psychologist: Specialise in understanding and addressing executive function challenges in children, providing assessments and interventions.
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Parenting Coach: Assist parents in fostering their child's executive functions, offering guidance and support for healthy cognitive development.
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Special Education Teacher: Work with children who have executive function difficulties and develop individualized education plans.
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Paediatric Occupational Therapist: Support children in developing executive function skills through therapeutic interventions.
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Behaviour Analyst: Apply behaviour analysis techniques to improve executive functions and behaviours in children.
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Child Development Consultant: Offer your expertise to organisations and individuals seeking guidance on executive function and child development matters.
How this course compares
Figures below come from Education Training's own catalogue and enquiry records, not from estimates; each carries the date it was calculated.
- Regulated qualifications offered by Education Training, by level (as of 24 October 2026)
- Level 2: 1 qualification; Level 3: 7 qualifications; Level 4: 14 qualifications; Level 5: 13 qualifications; Level 6: 3 qualifications; Level 7: 4 qualifications (42 in total)
- Shortest qualification at each level (by total qualification time) (as of 24 October 2026)
- Level 4: Level 4 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring to Build Relationships (300 TQT hours); Level 5: Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (360 TQT hours); Level 6: Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning (1200 TQT hours); Level 7: Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership (1200 TQT hours)
- Credits and study hours by RQF level (as of 24 October 2026)
- Level 2: median 37 credits, TQT hours, GLH; Level 3: median 18 credits, TQT hours, GLH; Level 4: median 33 credits, 780 TQT hours, 125 GLH; Level 5: median 120 credits, 815 TQT hours, 600 GLH; Level 6: median 120 credits, 1200 TQT hours, 480 GLH; Level 7: median 120 credits, 1200 TQT hours, 600 GLH
- Share of course-page views by RQF level (all time) (as of 24 October 2026)
- Level 0: 1%; Level 3: 41%; Level 4: 0%; Level 5: 57%; Level 6: 0%
Fees and how to apply
| Duration | Total fee | Payment option | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | £140 | Pay in full | £140 |
| 2 months | £90 | Pay in full | £90 |
A £10 enrolment fee is paid with the application. Fees include tuition, learning materials, assignment marking and the awarding-body certificate. Prices correct as of 23 October 2026.
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What is included
| Item | Included |
|---|---|
| Tuition and learning materials for every unit | Included |
| Tutor support and assignment feedback | Included |
| Assessment and marking | Included |
| Education Training certificate of completion | Included |
| Instalment plan | Available at no extra charge |
| Application fee | £10 enrolment fee |
Apply online, choose a payment option and start as soon as payment clears — there is no fixed intake date.
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Where next
Short courses are a good preparation for a regulated qualification. Most learners progress to the Level 3 Award in Education and Training or an assessor award.
Who awards and delivers this course
- Certificate
Certificate of completion issued by Education Training. This is a short course, not a regulated qualification.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026Published by the Education Training admissions team
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