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Diploma Training Course in Modern Applied Psychology (DiMAP)
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Diploma Training Course in Modern Applied Psychology (DiMAP)

Learn how psychology began, the mains schools of thought, and ideas that equip people to understand themselves better.
Last updated 8/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Valuable Insights: You'll learn psychology's philosophical origins and it's earliest schools of thought.
  • Self-Knowledge: Understand the motivating forces that drive human behavior and decision-making.
  • Self-Awareness: Expand your self-awareness through current psychological theories and concepts.
  • Practical Insights: Leverage a centuries worth of psychology theory & deepen your self-knowledge.
  • Self-Knowledge: Learn to cultivate positive thinking, maintain concentration, focus and discipline.
  • Practical Insights: Learn the psychology behind your beliefs, attitudes, behaviours and worldviews.
  • Psychology in Action: Apply psychology in real-life situations to enrich your personal and career life.
  • Self-Discipline: Develop a disciplined mindset that can interpret your life experiences with accuracy.
  • Self-Knowledge: Define and quantify your individual strengths so you can set realistic future goals.
  • Self-Efficiency: Learn to set compelling goals that will enhance your mental health and wellbeing.

Course content

8 sections179 lectures51h 48m total length
  • An Introduction to the Diploma in Modern Applied Psychology (DiMAP)5:58

    Discover the essentials of modern applied psychology in this video, exploring how it stands apart from other psychology fields. Learn three effective study methods to maximize learning while gaining insights into practical applications, research techniques, and core psychological principles. Perfect for those eager to deepen their understanding of behavior, mental processes, and applied research strategies.

  • Overview and Structure of the Course11:29

    Explore modern applied psychology in this course, structured into seven sections covering key psychological perspectives. Dive into topics like behaviorism, the unconscious mind, developmental psychology, cognitive theories, humanistic approaches, and sociocultural influences. Understand core frameworks, including emotional behavior, personality development, and cultural impact, all designed to deepen your knowledge of psychology.

  • How to get MORE from This Training Course!2:35

    Enhance your online learning experience with access to 100s of articles, free video tutorials, and practical resources designed to support personal growth, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. Explore the inspiring Achology Quotes website and discover actionable insights to develop effective communication skills and mindset strategies. Dive deeper into transformative learning with these valuable tools!

  • Life's Big Questions: Exploring Meaning, Purpose, and Existence12:28

    This video offers a mental warm-up exercise designed to challenge your thinking, boost self-awareness, and reshape psychological perceptions. Through a series of thought-provoking questions, it encourages critical thinking, cognitive flexibility, and personal growth. Perfect for enhancing your mindset and exploring new perspectives, this exercise serves as a starting point for deep self-reflection and mental clarity.

  • Psychological Flexibility vs Rigidity: Building Resilience16:16

    The second exercise in the video helps assess mental flexibility by encouraging self-reflection on beliefs, mindset, and perspectives. This mindfulness-based activity highlights key truths, promoting personal growth, cognitive awareness, and emotional intelligence. By exploring these insights, you can better understand your thought patterns and develop a more adaptable, balanced approach to life.

  • The Role (and Purpose) of Modern Applied Psychology10:20

    This lecture explores perspective, mindset, and personal growth, showing how our unconscious actions shape our reality. It challenges you to expand your thinking, embrace self-awareness, and unlock transformation. With insights into paradigm shifts and the stages of human development, you'll gain tools to grow, evolve, and reach your highest potential in life and leadership.

  • The Essential Guide to Cultivating Critical Thinking15:10

    This video introduces a framework to develop critical thinking skills and enhance cognitive flexibility. You'll learn to analyze ideas from multiple perspectives, improve problem-solving, and communicate insights effectively. By fostering analytical thinking, decision-making, and creative reasoning, this method equips you with essential tools to approach complex challenges with clarity and confidence.

  • Building a Positive Mindset for Effective Study and Learning14:35

    This video delves into cognitive psychology, exploring how to identify which part of your brain you naturally rely on most. By understanding this, you can foster self-awareness, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, enabling positive life changes. Learn how to strengthen the wise mind, balance logical and emotional thinking, and enhance personal growth through mindful decision-making.

  • The Three Stages of Human Understanding8:31

    Many believe ideas must be complex to be valuable, but simplicity often drives impactful change. This video explores the power of adopting a reflective mindset, critical thinking, and effective communication to simplify complex concepts. By fostering emotional intelligence and lifelong learning, we can better understand intricate ideas and share them clearly with the next generation.

  • Understanding Key Psychological Perspectives10:24

    This lecture explores how perception, perspective, and individual experiences shape the way we interpret the world. By understanding cognitive diversity and empathy, we can gain deeper insights into human behavior and shared experiences. It emphasizes the importance of considering others' viewpoints to foster connection, emotional intelligence, and a broader understanding of the human experience.

  • The Origins of Psychological Thought: Exploring Early Theories and Ideas15:52

    Plato believed that all knowledge exists within the soul, and true learning occurs through introspection and abstract thinking to uncover inner truths. This video explores key concepts from Plato’s philosophy, including his views on knowledge, truth, and the nature of reality, while delving into the allegory of the Cave—a powerful metaphor for ignorance, enlightenment, and the pursuit of wisdom.

  • Foundations of Aristotelian Ethics: Understanding Virtue and Morality21:54

    Aristotle's ethics focuses on building virtuous character ("ethikē aretē") as a foundation for achieving happiness or well-being ("eudaimonia"). Central to his philosophy are key concepts like virtue, moral excellence, practical wisdom, and the pursuit of a flourishing life. This lecture explores these ideas and their role in shaping ethical behavior and personal fulfillment.

  • From Experience to Ideas: The Ideology of John Locke14:11

    This video explores John Locke's ideas on the formation of beliefs and their impact on personal growth and virtue. Most people live by unexamined assumptions, but Locke emphasized the importance of critical thinking, self-awareness, and reflection. To lead a virtuous life, we must evaluate and refine the principles shaping our decisions and ethics, fostering intellectual growth and a stronger moral foundation.

  • Exploring the Origins of Enlightenment and Conscious Thinking11:53

    This video delves into the Dawn of Enlightenment, exploring the evolution of ideas, philosophy, and human progress over time. By examining how societies have transformed through innovation, reason, and cultural shifts, we gain insight into personal growth and self-discovery. Understanding this journey helps us reflect on the interconnectedness of history, knowledge, and individual evolution.

  • Rene Descartes: 'A Reasoning Soul in the Machine'14:49

    This video explores Rene Descartes’ dualism, the idea that the mind and body are separate entities. Descartes viewed the body as a mechanical machine controlled by the mind via "animal spirits" in the nervous system. Drawing on perspectives from philosophy giants Plato and Aristotle, the discussion delves into metaphysics, consciousness, and the interaction between mind and physical form, offering key insights into the philosophy of the self.

  • Exploring the Five Levels of Human Experience: Insights into Growth10:06

    This video explores the five levels of human experience: physical, emotional, rational, volitional, and spiritual. Drawing on Descartes' philosophy of dualism, we examine how the mind-body connection shapes our identity, free will, and personal growth. Dive into this thought-provoking discussion on human nature, self-awareness, and the interplay between the soul and the physical body.

  • Søren Kierkegaard: 'Become the Self Which One Truly Is'14:10

    This video delves into the ideas of Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher considered the father of existentialism. Combining philosophy, theology, and psychology, we explore one of life's biggest questions: what does it mean to be happy? Discover how faith, individuality, freedom, and self-awareness shape Kierkegaard's views on happiness and the human condition.

  • An Exercise for Self-Reflection and Existential Thinking14:30

    Explore the meaning of honesty and dishonesty in this thought-provoking video, "The Littlest God." Through a compelling narrative, the instructor introduces key questions to inspire self-reflection, mindfulness, and personal growth. Dive into themes of truth, awareness, and existential contemplation as you uncover deeper insights into life’s purpose and the human experience.

  • Exploring the Meaning of Human Existence (Part 1)17:50

    The meaning of life has no single answer, but there are many ways to explore it. Perspectives often differ based on upbringing, culture, and environment, shaping how individuals view purpose and existence. This first part of a two-part video delves into philosophy, self-discovery, mindfulness, personal growth, and existentialism, offering insights into how these elements influence our understanding of life.

  • Exploring the Meaning of Human Existence (Part 2)18:26

    The meaning of life has no single answer, but many perspectives shaped by upbringing, culture, and personal experiences. This lecture explores diverse philosophical approaches, offering insights into purpose, existence, and self-discovery. By examining values, mindfulness, and human connections, it encourages viewers to reflect on their own life’s meaning. Part two of a two-part series.

  • Structuralism: Exploring the Foundations of Psychological Science13:24

    This video explores Wilhelm Wundt's key contributions to psychology, including his role in establishing it as a modern science. It delves into Wundt’s experimental methods, the roots of psychological study in biology and philosophy, and the evolution of understanding human behavior, cognition, and the mind. Perfect for those interested in the history of psychology, scientific methods, and the foundations of mental processes.

  • Functionalism: The Evolution of Thought and Cognitive Foundations10:40

    Explore the concept of Functionalism, introduced to psychology by William James and Charles Darwin. Functionalism examines how mental states arise through their interactions with sensory inputs, behavioral outputs, and other mental states. Emerging as an alternative to behaviorism and identity theory, this approach highlights cognition, adaptation, and the causal relationships driving human behavior and thought processes.

  • The Seven Schools of Psychology: Foundations of Human Thought12:41

    Explore the foundations of psychology through its major schools of thought. This video delves into the key differences between structuralism and functionalism while highlighting the seven core approaches in psychology, including behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and psychoanalysis. Gain insights into how these perspectives shape modern psychological research, theory, and practice.

  • Is Psychology an Empirical Science? Has it Ever Been?11:20

    Scientists across disciplines—physics, biology, sociology, and psychology—rely on empirical methods to explore topics, gather data, analyze results, and draw conclusions. This video wraps up the course section by introducing the paradigm shift model, highlighting how scientific theories evolve. Key concepts include scientific methodology, data analysis, theory evolution, critical thinking, and research paradigms.

Requirements

  • To enroll in this course, no prior experience or education is required.
  • Students are encouraged to take notes (for self-reflection purposes only).
  • Students can access this training from anywhere with an internet connection.
  • You can also listen to the MP3 version if you prefer to learn on the go.
  • You can access your training course on a tablet, smartphone, or desktop.
  • Additional PDF materials are provided to enhance your learning experience.

Description

This Diploma in Applied Psychology provides a deep exploration into the fascinating world of psychology, blending key ideas, theories, and wisdom from all schools of psychological thought. It stands as a comprehensive program for individuals seeking to gain a deep understanding of psychological concepts and their application in today's world.

The course aims to contextualize the vast and evolving landscape of psychology by providing an in-depth examination of the works and contributions of over 100 distinguished psychologists. These influential figures have developed groundbreaking theories and conducted pioneering research that have collectively paved the way for modern psychological practice.

Students will explore seminal concepts from key figures such as Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, B.F. Skinner, Abraham Maslow, John Watson, Carl Rogers, Jean Piaget, and many others who have shaped the narrative of modern psychological discourse. Through this exploration, the course provides a balanced view of both historical and contemporary perspectives.

This approach ensures that students acquire not only theoretical knowledge, but also the wisdom to apply psychological context in various aspects of their life. On completion, students will have a profound understanding of how human beings think, feel, and interact with the world, empowered by insights that can lead to enhanced personal and professional growth.

The following are some of the topics you will learn during this course:

Psychology's history and evolution, from early philosophical influences to modern applications

Cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, and developmental theories and how they are relevant today

-  Practical application of psychological theories in areas such as education and personal growth

The role of maturation and responsibility in enabling personal and professional development

Insights into social psychology, exploring how societal structures influence individual behaviors

-  Developmental psychology, and its implications on personal growth and familial relationships

-  Exploration of emotional and interpersonal intelligence, improving self-awareness, and resilience

Discussions on psychological methods and ethical implications in conducting psychological studies

-  Mental frameworks for evaluating psychological insights in light of your own personal development


This Diploma in Applied Psychology is ideal for aspiring psychologists, therapists, coaches, educators, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper knowledge of psychological processes and applications. It offers a valuable foundation for further study or a career in psychology, backed by a money-back guarantee to ensure satisfaction and quality assurance for all participants.

Through enlightening lessons, reflective exercises, and real-world examples, participants will gain the knowledge, wisdom and skills necessary to guide others towards self-discovery and personal growth. They will learn how to move beyond merely agreeing or disagreeing with theory, and instead reflect upon it to evaluate the value of its presence in the history of the field.

The wisdom, skills and knowledge you'll gain through this training are not just theoretical – they are practical and applicable to the real-life situations you'll encounter day-to-day. Throughout this training you will naturally develop a deeper knowledge of yourself, and consequentially increase your ability to build strong relationships, overcome career life and daily struggles.

All of our training materials are captured in HD video, accompanied by an MP3 version of the course, and supplemented with PDF resources to enhance your learning experience. The course is available on-demand, providing a comprehensive framework to contextualize your studies and establish a strong foundation for sharing your knowledge with others.

This training is part of a broader 28-course Achology curriculum. It comes with a full 30-day money back guarantee, so if you're not satisfied, you can get a refund with no questions asked.

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring psychologists eager to build foundational knowledge in applied psychology
  • Seasoned helping practitioners seeking advanced understanding of human behaviour
  • Therapists wanting to expand their toolkit with modern applied psychology methods
  • Business professionals aiming to enhance well-being and productivity in the workplace
  • Educators interested in integrating psychological theory & wisdom into their teaching.
  • Send-motivated learners motivated by personal growth & understanding human behavior.