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.

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
★ 4.8 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance
★ 4.7 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.9 (156) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Active Listening, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Family Support, Communication
★ 4.8 (514) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Ethics, AI Integrations, Risk Mitigation
★ 4.3 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Stress Management, Mental Health, Advocacy, Employee Assistance Programs, Employee Relations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Resources, Mental Health Therapies, Health Care Administration
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Mental Health, Chronic Diseases, Psychology
★ 4.8 (105) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Mental Concentration, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacology, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacotherapy
★ 4.8 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Research Design, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health
★ 4.7 (384) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Disabilities, Education and Training, Working With Children, Caregiving, Teaching, Human Learning, Special Education, Childhood Education and Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies
★ 4.8 (200) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Therapies, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Emergency Response, First Aid
★ 5 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.9 (515) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months