Psychiatry courses can help you learn diagnostic criteria, therapeutic techniques, and the biological underpinnings of mental health disorders. You can build skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, and effective communication with clients and their families. Many courses introduce tools like psychological assessment instruments and electronic health record systems, that support tracking patient progress and managing treatment plans.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Positive Behavior Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Mindfulness, Positive Behavior Support, Human Development, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Concentration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Human Development, Biology, Anthropology, Neurology, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Stress First Aid, First Aid, Emergency Services, Caregiving, Safety and Security, Family Support, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Stress Management, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Neurology, Psychology, Human Development, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Emerging Technologies, Environment, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months