About the Certificate
What happens in childhood doesn't stay in childhood. It shapes who we are, how we think, how we feel—and how we move through the world.
In this certificate course, you'll explore the deep connection between childhood experiences and lifelong wellbeing. Designed for anyone who works with, cares for, or simply wants to better understand children, this course offers vital insights into how trauma can disrupt development—and what we can do to help.
What You'll Learn
The Foundations of Child Development
We begin with the basics: how children typically grow—physically, emotionally, and mentally. You'll gain a clear understanding of how the brain and body develop during childhood, and why this matters for everything that follows.
When Things Go Wrong: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Next, we take a closer look at adversity. From neglect and abuse to poverty, domestic violence, and parental incarceration, you'll learn how different types of trauma can derail healthy development and leave lasting imprints on a child's mind and body.
The Impact of Trauma
You'll explore how trauma can affect learning, memory, attention, emotional regulation, and social relationships—often showing up as behavioral or academic struggles in school, or relationship difficulties later in life.
The Trauma Toolkit: Strategies for Healing
Finally, we turn toward hope. You'll learn proven tools and strategies for helping children heal—ways to foster resilience, support recovery, and build stronger, safer environments where kids can thrive.
Format
Hybrid and Self-paced, combining online modules with live check-ins
Cost
5,000 KES
Discounts available: Early Bird (10% off), Student Discount (20% off with ID)