Adverse Childhood Experiences Certificate

Adverse Childhood Experiences

This course will introduce you to the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). You will learn how issues such as child abuse, neglect, divorce or substance abuse by parents, and adverse economic circumstances, can affect the physical and emotional health of children and teenagers well into adulthood. They can cause anxiety, mental health issues, impaired brain development and life-threatening diseases.

You will learn about the damaging effects of extreme stress reactions and the problems caused by poor attachment to parental figures and caregivers. 

You will become familiar with the types of planning, strategies and implementation required to help buffer and protect children and teenagers who are living in these situations, through interventions at school and at home.

You will understand the possible societal interventions for breaking the generational cycle of abuse.

What you will learn:

  • The ten major ACEs and how economic disadvantage can also be seen as an ACE
  • What toxic stress and stress reactions are 
  • The theories behind the concept of attachment and the risks to a child or teenager if they experience insecure forms of attachment
  • Strategies to help children with ACEs cope
  • The strategies that parents and caregivers can use to help children verbalise and grieve their experiences in a safe space
  • The societal responsibility and strategies required to break the cycle of abuse

Benefits of taking this course:

  • Gain valuable skills that you can utilise in your profession as a teacher or caregiver
  • You can offer guidance and advice to your colleagues and to the parents of your students to help them improve their circumstances
  • You will understand the importance of collaboration across the fields of health, education and social services in preventing or treating ACEs, and the toxic stress that results from them
  • Bring a broader range of skills into your school or organisation

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What ACEs are
  • The ten main ACEs and their traumatic effects
  • The nature of childhood traumatic stress
  • Children's reactions to trauma
  • The fight, flight, freeze or fawn model of childhood trauma
  • What toxic stress is and its effects on a child's development
  • The attachment theory and the differences between secure and insecure attachment
  • The coping skills needed by children exposed to ACEs
  • What you, as a teacher or caregiver, can do to help children with ACEs articulate and cope with their experiences
  • How to help children become more resilient
  • The tools and strategies that you can use to break the cycle of ACEs in families
  • The art of listening to children and their families
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Adverse Childhood Experiences Certificate

    on 21st November 2025

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    Great course!!I have learnt everything I need to become a nail technician!with many photos and videos and with many instructions leaves you with no questions at all!!I definitely suggest this course!!

    Kiriaki Mitrou

    This course is really comprehensive - it covers so many topics and themes. I really thought that the way the course is set out is very easy to use. You have the option to print out the course work or work online and the end of module worksheets are great for ensuring that you understand everything by filling in the blanks, answering questions about the topic and so on, you can even revisit modules.
    I have only needed to contact support once but the reply was quick and concise.
    I am really enjoying the course and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone thinking of or already working in the Office Management field.

    Anna Burns

    Have purchased an online training course for an excellent price and I am very happy with the modules, presentation and interesting details contained in the course.

    Andrea Berta

    Amazing course, great for people that never have time to go to college or evening classes. So easy to complete online and step by step instructions to help you. Will definitely be doing another course after this.

    I’m starting my own business and this course will help me get started as it states all the things I need to know and to be aware of. I can’t wait until I have completed this as this will be a new chapter in my life. You have no time limit on this course which is great as I have a very busy life but this course gives you no pressure.

    Would recommend this to anyone.

    Megan Atkins

    Really good course that covered lots of different areas within events planning. I liked that, if there were any questions you got wrong on the tests, you could find out which ones and try again. Lots of case studies to look through too.

    Hannah Lemmon

    Very informative and interesting to read. Having it broken down into very manageable sections makes it easy to absorb your new found knowledge.

    Kathleen Walker

    Duration:
    4 hours

    Access:
    Lifetime Access

    Approved by:
    CPD

    Learning Type:


    Text based modules  Images 

    Cost:
    $120.00

    Adverse Childhood Experiences

    This course will introduce you to the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). You will learn how issues such as child abuse, neglect, divorce or substance abuse by parents, and adverse economic circumstances, can affect the physical and emotional health of children and teenagers well into adulthood. They can cause anxiety, mental health issues, impaired brain development and life-threatening diseases.

    You will learn about the damaging effects of extreme stress reactions and the problems caused by poor attachment to parental figures and caregivers. 

    You will become familiar with the types of planning, strategies and implementation required to help buffer and protect children and teenagers who are living in these situations, through interventions at school and at home.

    You will understand the possible societal interventions for breaking the generational cycle of abuse.

    What you will learn:

    • The ten major ACEs and how economic disadvantage can also be seen as an ACE
    • What toxic stress and stress reactions are 
    • The theories behind the concept of attachment and the risks to a child or teenager if they experience insecure forms of attachment
    • Strategies to help children with ACEs cope
    • The strategies that parents and caregivers can use to help children verbalise and grieve their experiences in a safe space
    • The societal responsibility and strategies required to break the cycle of abuse

    Benefits of taking this course:

    • Gain valuable skills that you can utilise in your profession as a teacher or caregiver
    • You can offer guidance and advice to your colleagues and to the parents of your students to help them improve their circumstances
    • You will understand the importance of collaboration across the fields of health, education and social services in preventing or treating ACEs, and the toxic stress that results from them
    • Bring a broader range of skills into your school or organisation

    This course includes

    24/7 Student Support

    End of course certification

    Lifetime access to your course

    Compatible with modern devices

    PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What ACEs are
  • The ten main ACEs and their traumatic effects
  • The nature of childhood traumatic stress
  • Children's reactions to trauma
  • The fight, flight, freeze or fawn model of childhood trauma
  • What toxic stress is and its effects on a child's development
  • The attachment theory and the differences between secure and insecure attachment
  • The coping skills needed by children exposed to ACEs
  • What you, as a teacher or caregiver, can do to help children with ACEs articulate and cope with their experiences
  • How to help children become more resilient
  • The tools and strategies that you can use to break the cycle of ACEs in families
  • The art of listening to children and their families
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Adverse Childhood Experiences Certificate

    on 21st November 2025

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    Great course!!I have learnt everything I need to become a nail technician!with many photos and videos and with many instructions leaves you with no questions at all!!I definitely suggest this course!!

    Kiriaki Mitrou

    This course is really comprehensive - it covers so many topics and themes. I really thought that the way the course is set out is very easy to use. You have the option to print out the course work or work online and the end of module worksheets are great for ensuring that you understand everything by filling in the blanks, answering questions about the topic and so on, you can even revisit modules.
    I have only needed to contact support once but the reply was quick and concise.
    I am really enjoying the course and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone thinking of or already working in the Office Management field.

    Anna Burns

    Have purchased an online training course for an excellent price and I am very happy with the modules, presentation and interesting details contained in the course.

    Andrea Berta

    Amazing course, great for people that never have time to go to college or evening classes. So easy to complete online and step by step instructions to help you. Will definitely be doing another course after this.

    I’m starting my own business and this course will help me get started as it states all the things I need to know and to be aware of. I can’t wait until I have completed this as this will be a new chapter in my life. You have no time limit on this course which is great as I have a very busy life but this course gives you no pressure.

    Would recommend this to anyone.

    Megan Atkins

    Really good course that covered lots of different areas within events planning. I liked that, if there were any questions you got wrong on the tests, you could find out which ones and try again. Lots of case studies to look through too.

    Hannah Lemmon

    Very informative and interesting to read. Having it broken down into very manageable sections makes it easy to absorb your new found knowledge.

    Kathleen Walker

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