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.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Science and Research, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Risk Analysis, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Developmental Disabilities, Human Development, Formal Learning, Human Learning, Working With Children, Child Health, Companionship, Personal Development, Family Support, Sociology, Social Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Family Support, Toileting, Human Development, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Sociology, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Support, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research, Positivity, Psychological Evaluations, Science and Research, Research Design, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Experimentation, Mental Health, Needs Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Compassion, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Creativity, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Community Health
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Development, Mental Health, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Psychotherapy, Learning Strategies, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies, Human Learning, Child Development, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Social Sciences, Sociology, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Human Development, Maternal Health, Child Health, Gerontology, Prenatal Care, Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Human Learning, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Infant Care, Geriatrics, Formal Learning, Postpartum Care, Relationship Building, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Adult Education
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Selling Techniques, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Sales Strategy, Sales, Empathy, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Psychology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Inference, Psychology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Human Learning, Research, Endocrinology, Biology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Research Methodologies, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Child Development, Human Learning, Psychology, Gerontology, Learning Theory, Research, Research Methodologies, Psychosocial Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks