Child psychology courses can help you learn developmental milestones, emotional regulation, behavioral assessment, and the impact of environment on child growth. You can build skills in effective communication with children, understanding attachment styles, and implementing intervention strategies. Many courses introduce tools such as observational techniques, standardized assessments, and play therapy methods, that support applying your knowledge in real-life situations and supporting children's mental health and development.

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods, Human Learning, Human Development, Learning Theory, Culture, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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 Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Working With Children, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Differentiated Instruction, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Child Development, Life Sciences, Biology, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Dynamics, Market Research, Behavioral Economics, Competitive Analysis, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Social Justice, Psychology, Stress Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Learning, Stress Management, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Immunology, First Aid
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months