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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral
★ 4.8 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting
★ 4.8 (751) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Data Manipulation, Radiology, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, R Programming, Data Processing, Research Design, Statistics
★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Diagnostic Tests, Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Neurology, Demography, Psychology, Cultural Diversity
★ 4.9 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Mental Health Therapies, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.7 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems
★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Stress Management
★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, Psychology, Mindfulness
★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy
★ 4.6 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Communication Disorders, Neurology, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Disabilities, Special Education, Pediatrics, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Occupational Therapy, Psychological Evaluations
★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Medical History Documentation, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health
★ 4.8 (84) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months