TRAINING PROGRAMME
Peer Bullying Prevention and Intervention Specialist Certificate Programme
Contribute to a safe school climate. A 60-hour programme covering bullying awareness, prevention, online safety and appropriate referral. Fee: TRY 2,000.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
A step towards your goals.
A 60-hour professional development programme supporting safe learning environments for children and adolescents. It explores physical, verbal, social, psychological and online bullying, risk awareness, prevention and appropriate referral.
Distinguish bullying from peer disagreement
Intentional harm, repetition and power imbalance are core characteristics discussed in the programme. Early signs, school climate, observation and safe incident recording are included.
Strengthen collaboration across the school community
Explore safe support for children experiencing bullying, communication with students who bully, empathy, social-emotional learning, cyberbullying and digital safety. Classroom activities, drama, workshops and case studies form the practical component. UNICEF’s bullying guide is an additional resource on family–school cooperation.
The programme supports prevention, communication, awareness and appropriate referral; it does not confer authority to diagnose psychological conditions or provide therapy.
What you will learn
- Recognise forms and early signs of bullying
- Contribute to assessing bullying risks at school
- Distinguish physical, verbal, social and cyberbullying
- Support children experiencing bullying safely
- Explore appropriate communication with students who bully
- Prepare school awareness and prevention activities
- Design empathy, communication and social-emotional learning activities
- Strengthen collaboration between families, teachers and school leaders
- Promote cyberbullying and digital safety awareness
- Understand safe incident recording and specialist referral
- Contribute to a positive and psychologically safe school climate
Who is it for?
Psychologists and school counsellors; early years, primary, subject and special education teachers; child development and social work professionals; family advisers; suitably qualified child-focused practitioners; school leaders; nursery and youth staff; sports and youth coaches; NGO workers; relevant students; parents; and adults interested in children’s development. This professional development programme supports existing roles and does not confer authority to diagnose, deliver individual psychological interventions, counselling or therapy. Activities depend on existing competence and institutional requirements.
Programme curriculum
01 Introduction to Peer Bullying
Core concepts and professional practice examples in introduction to peer bullying.
02 Physical, Verbal, Social and Cyberbullying
Core concepts and professional practice examples in physical, verbal, social and cyberbullying.
03 Child and Adolescent Psychology and the Effects of Bullying
Core concepts and professional practice examples in child and adolescent psychology and the effects of bullying.
04 Risk Factors and School Climate
Core concepts and professional practice examples in risk factors and school climate.
05 Recognising Early Signs and Observation
Core concepts and professional practice examples in recognising early signs and observation.
06 School-based Prevention Programmes
Core concepts and professional practice examples in school-based prevention programmes.
07 Safe Support for Children Experiencing Bullying
Core concepts and professional practice examples in safe support for children experiencing bullying.
08 Communication with Students Who Bully
Core concepts and professional practice examples in communication with students who bully.
09 Cyberbullying, Digital Safety and Social Media
Core concepts and professional practice examples in cyberbullying, digital safety and social media.
10 Family, Teacher and School Leadership Collaboration
Core concepts and professional practice examples in family, teacher and school leadership collaboration.
11 Child Protection, Privacy, Incident Records and Referral
Core concepts and professional practice examples in child protection, privacy, incident records and referral.
12 Classroom Awareness, Drama and Workshops
Core concepts and professional practice examples in classroom awareness, drama and workshops.
13 Case Studies, Practice and Final Project
Core concepts and professional practice examples in case studies, practice and final project.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career opportunities and application areas
Potential work areas
- Bullying Prevention Programme Facilitator: Deliver prevention and awareness activities within your professional role.
- School Guidance Staff Within Existing Qualifications: Provide prevention and support within existing professional authority.
- Teacher: Develop awareness and positive peer relationships in class.
- Child Development Practitioner: Support social relationships and safe communication.
- Parent Education Facilitator: Inform parents within your professional competence.
- Education Programme Developer: Prepare bullying awareness materials and learning content.
- Cyberbullying Awareness Facilitator: Deliver digital safety and online bullying awareness activities.
- Youth Worker: Support safe relationships in youth settings.
- Child-focused NGO Project Staff: Contribute to child rights and prevention projects.
- School Climate Project Staff: Help develop safe, inclusive and supportive school environments.
Institutions and projects
Schools and early years settings; guidance and counselling services; special education, child development and family support centres; municipal and youth services; NGOs; sports clubs; educational consultancies; parent education and child protection projects. Employment depends on the position’s qualification and authorisation requirements.
This professional development programme supports existing roles and does not confer authority to diagnose, deliver individual psychological interventions, counselling or therapy. Activities depend on existing competence and institutional requirements. No employment or income is guaranteed.
Certificate requirements
Complete the programme and its required assessments to become eligible. Certificate scope and recognition depend on the issuing institution and programme.
Programme fee: TRY 2,000.
This professional development programme supports existing roles and does not confer authority to diagnose, deliver individual psychological interventions, counselling or therapy. Activities depend on existing competence and institutional requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How long is the programme?
The planned curriculum totals 60 hours across 13 modules.
What is the programme fee?
The programme fee is TRY 2,000.
Who is the programme for?
Psychologists and school counsellors; early years, primary, subject and special education teachers; child development and social work professionals; family advisers; suitably qualified child-focused practitioners; school leaders; nursery and youth staff; sports and youth coaches; NGO workers; relevant students; parents; and adults interested in children’s development.
Which skills does it develop?
The learning outcomes include recognise forms and early signs of bullying; contribute to assessing bullying risks at school; distinguish physical, verbal, social and cyberbullying; support children experiencing bullying safely.
Does the curriculum include practice and a final project?
Yes. The planned curriculum includes practical activities, cases or microteaching, and a final project.
What professional boundaries apply?
This professional development programme supports existing roles and does not confer authority to diagnose, deliver individual psychological interventions, counselling or therapy. Activities depend on existing competence and institutional requirements.
Where might these skills be relevant?
Schools and early years settings; guidance and counselling services; special education, child development and family support centres; municipal and youth services; NGOs; sports clubs; educational consultancies; parent education and child protection projects. Employment depends on the position’s qualification and authorisation requirements.
Is employment or income guaranteed?
No. This is professional development training; employment, appointment or a specific income is not guaranteed.
How is bullying distinguished from disagreement?
The programme discusses intent, repetition and power imbalance as core distinguishing characteristics.
Does it cover cyberbullying?
Yes. Digital safety, social media risks and cyberbullying awareness are part of the curriculum.
Does it confer diagnostic authority?
No. The focus is safe communication, prevention, awareness and appropriate specialist referral, rather than diagnosis or therapy.