Description
Course Name: Diploma in Child Development
Course Id: DCD/Q1001.
Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent.
Objective: The Diploma in Child Development develops foundational knowledge and practical skills required to understand and support children’s growth, learning and wellbeing. The course covers developmental stages, physical and motor development, cognition, language, social relationships, emotional development, play, child observation, inclusive support and family engagement. It prepares learners to organize developmentally appropriate experiences, recognize individual differences, document progress and coordinate supportive environments in childcare, education and community settings.
Duration: Six Months.
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Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and examination fee using one of the following methods:
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Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
- A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of the examination.
- A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 days of the declaration of the result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job assistance aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 120 minutes.
No. of Questions- 60. (Multiple Choice Questions).
10 Questions from each module, each carry 10 marks.
Maximum Marks- 600, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| How Students will be Graded: | ||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) |
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) |
| 6 | 41-50 | P (Pass) |
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) |
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Syllabus
Module 1: Principles and Stages of Child Development: Growth and Development Concepts, Principles of Developmental Progression, Prenatal Development Awareness, Infancy and Toddlerhood, Early Childhood Development, Middle Childhood Development, Introduction to Adolescent Development, Heredity and Environmental Influences, Developmental Milestones and Individual Variation, Major Child Development Theories.
Module 2: Physical, Motor and Sensory Development: Patterns of Physical Growth, Brain Development Foundations, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Coordination, Sensory Perception, Body Awareness and Balance, Movement-Based Developmental Activities, Nutrition and Healthy Growth Awareness, Sleep and Rest Needs, Personal Care and Independence.
Module 3: Cognitive, Language and Learning Development: Attention and Memory Development, Executive Function Foundations, Concept Formation, Reasoning and Problem-Solving, Imagination and Symbolic Thinking, Receptive Language Development, Expressive Language Development, Conversation and Vocabulary Building, Emergent Literacy and Numeracy, Multilingual Learning Environments.
Module 4: Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development: Attachment and Secure Relationships, Temperament and Individual Responses, Emotional Recognition and Expression, Co-Regulation and Self-Regulation, Self-Concept and Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships and Friendship, Empathy and Prosocial Behaviour, Moral Understanding and Fairness, Positive Behaviour Support, Adjustment to Change and Transitions.
Module 5: Play, Inclusion and Developmental Activities: Developmental Functions of Play, Exploratory and Sensory Play, Constructive Play, Pretend and Dramatic Play, Cooperative Games, Creative Expression Through Art and Music, Planning Age-Appropriate Experiences, Adapting Materials for Accessible Participation, Neurodiversity and Additional Support Awareness, Supporting Children Across Home and Learning Settings.
Module 6: Observation, Family Engagement and Child Protection: Naturalistic Child Observation, Anecdotal Records and Developmental Checklists, Maintaining Child Development Portfolios, Objective Recording and Avoiding Bias, Recognizing Developmental Concerns, Referral and Professional Collaboration, Communicating with Parents and Caregivers, Family Support and Community Resources, Safeguarding and Safe Supervision, Confidentiality and Professional Boundaries.
Job Opportunities after Diploma in Child Development
Graduates can explore support opportunities in childcare centres, early learning programmes, schools and community child development services, subject to employer requirements.
Top Roles: Childcare Assistant, Child Development Programme Assistant, Early Years Support Assistant, Daycare Facilitator and Child Activity Coordinator.
Key Skills: Developmental awareness, child observation, activity planning, positive behaviour support, inclusive participation, progress documentation and family communication.
Salary Range (India):
- Entry-level: ₹1.2–3 LPA
- Mid-level: ₹3–5 LPA
- Senior-level: ₹5–8+ LPA
Scope: Opportunities span childcare, early education and community development programmes. With practical experience and further qualifications, learners can progress into programme coordination, family support and supervisory roles.
