WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Trauma changes the brain. Understanding how — and what that means for the way people behave, relate, and respond to support — is one of the most important shifts any human services professional can make. Trauma-informed practice is not a specific program. It is a way of seeing. Across 3 modules, you will explore what trauma is and how it manifests in behaviour, the core principles of trauma-informed practice across different service settings, and practical emotional regulation strategies for both the people you support and yourself as a practitioner. This course is designed for support workers, youth workers, teachers, educators, nurses, community service workers, and anyone whose role involves working with people who have experienced adversity. HOW IT WORKS 🕒 3 Modules × 3 Lessons · Each lesson approx. 20 minutes · ~3 hours total 📝 Short multiple choice quiz at the end of each module — 70% pass mark required 🌐 100% online and self-paced — learn whenever, wherever 📄 Downloadable course workbook included (PDF) 🏅 Certificate of Achievement + verified digital badge issued on completion WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS COURSE ✅ A microcredential certificate to add to your CV under Skills & Interests ✅ Understanding of trauma, its neurological impact, and how it shows up in behaviour and relationships ✅ Knowledge of the core principles of trauma-informed practice and how they apply across different settings ✅ Practical emotional regulation strategies to use with the people you support and to protect yourself PLEASE NOTE: All CertSmart courses are developed by industry professionals and educators in accordance with Australia's National Microcredential Framework. This course provides an introduction to trauma-informed practice principles. It does not constitute clinical training or qualify you to provide trauma therapy.
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