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Parapsychology

4 enrolled 4h 51m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
4h 51mSelf-paced
16 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 16 lessons 4h 51m total
01 Parapsychology 16 lessons
  1. Introduction to Parapsychology
  2. Parapsychology and Science
  3. Probability and Coincidence
  4. The Placebo Effect
  5. The Phenomenology of Extrasensory Perception
  6. Psychokinesis
  7. The Psychology of Psychic Fraud
  8. The Survival Hypothesis
  9. Near-Death Experiences
  10. Out-Of-Body Experiences
  11. Hauntings and Apparitions
  12. Telepathy and Clairvoyance in the Laboratory
  13. Investigating Aliens and UFO
  14. Astrology
  15. Meditation
  16. Exploring the Theories

About this course

Parapsychology teach you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Parapsychology is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
  • Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
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Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Parapsychology. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Parapsychology, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Parapsychology Course is as follows:

Module 01: Introduction to Parapsychology

  •     Understanding Parapsychology
  •     Misconceptions about Parapsychology
  •     The Society for Psychical Research (SPR)
  •     Unusual and Paranormal Experiences
  •     Belief in the Paranormal
  •     Laboratory-based Investigations
  •     Modern-day Parapsychology

Module 02: Parapsychology and Science

  •     Science, Belief and Truth
  •     A Science of Experience: Questions of Method
  •     Experience and Science: The Moral Landscape

Module 03: Probability and Coincidence

  •     Definitions of Probability
  •     Probability Judgements in Everyday Life
  •     Randomness and Chance
  •     Conditional Probabilities
  •     Base Rates
  •     The Law of Large Numbers and the Law of Small Numbers

Module 04: The Placebo Effect

  •     What Is the Placebo Effect?
  •     Nature of Placebo Effects
  •     Myths and Methodology

Module 05: The Phenomenology of Extrasensory Perception

  •     What is Extrasensory Perception?
  •     Approaches to Case Collection in Parapsychology
  •     Surveys of ESP Experiences
  •     The Phenomenology of ESP Experiences
  1.   Intuitive Impressions
  2.   Hallucinations
  3.   Realistic Dreams
  4.   Unrealistic Dreams
  •     The Limitations of Spontaneous Case Material
  •     The Move to Experimental Inquiry

Module 06: Psychokinesis

  •     What is Psychokinesis?
  •     The Phenomenology of PK Experience
  •     Experimental Research
  •     Psychic Healing
  •     Psychic Photography

Module 07: The Psychology of Psychic Fraud

  •     Misframing
  •     Attention and Distraction
  •     Switching Methods
  •     Controlling Performing Conditions
  •     Contingency Plan If Caught

Module 08: The Survival Hypothesis

  •     Mediumship and the Survival Hypothesis
  •     Proxy Sittings
  •     “Drop In” Communicators
  •     Xenoglossy
  •     The Cross-Correspondences
  •     Modern-Day Investigations of Mediums

Module 09: Near-Death Experiences

  •     What Is Near-Death Experience (NDE)?
  •     The Affective Component
  •     The Out-of-Body Impression
  •     The Passage Through Darkness
  •     Seeing the Light
  •     Encountering a “Presence”
  •     Panoramic Life Review
  •     The Transcendental Realm
  •     Correlates of the NDE

Module 10: Out-Of-Body Experiences

  •     What Is Out-Of-Body Experience (OBE)?
  •     Characteristics of the Out-of-Body Experience
  •     Circumstances of Occurrence
  •     How to Induce an OBE: The Point Shift Technique

Module 11: Hauntings and Apparitions

  •     Hauntings
  •     The Mediumistic Approach
  •     The Psychology of Ghosts
  •     The Environmental Approach
  •     Ghost Hunting Equipment

Module 12: Telepathy and Clairvoyance in the Laboratory

  •     What Are Telepathy and Clairvoyance?
  •     Dream Telepathy
  •     The Altered States of Consciousness
  •     The Ganzfeld Debate

Module 13: Investigating Aliens and UFO

  •     Alien Implants
  •     The Moon Landings (NASA)
  •     Reporting and Recording of UFOs and Aliens Throughout History
  •     Roswell
  •     Rendlesham Forest
  •     Gulf Breeze and Mexico UFO Waves
  •     The Nazca Lines

Module 14: Astrology

  •     Astrology and Its Significance in Modern Life
  •     Origin and Rationales of Astrology
  •     Scientific Studies of Astrology
  •     Astrology and Personality

Module 15: Meditation

  •     What Is Meditation?
  •     Altering the Balance Between Seeing And Believing
  •     Self-hypnosis And Trance State
  •     Relaxation: Autogenic Practices
  •     Scientific interest in Transcendental Meditation
  •     Available Research Findings about Meditation

Module 16: Exploring the Theories

  •    Theory of Psi
  •     Magnetic Field Lines
  •     Hollow Earth Theory
  •     Ancient Technology
  •     Mysteries from Around the World

Your certificate

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Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

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Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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