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Child Psychology Courses

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.

Popular Child Psychology Courses and Certifications


  • T

    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nutrition Education, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Health, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics

    4.8 stars, 681 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (681) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Performance Analysis, Finance, Equities, Performance Measurement, Behavioral Economics, Tax Returns, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Decision Making, Regression Analysis

    4.8 stars, 896 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (896) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Business Management, Research, Sociology, Compliance Management, Psychology, Case Studies, Mindfulness

    4.8 stars, 432 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (432) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Sociology

    4.6 stars, 533 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (533) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Strategy and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Issue, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Regulations, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 593 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (593) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Reconciliation, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 576 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (576) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Teaching and Learning with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Pedagogy, Large Language Modeling, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, LLM Application, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Learning, Lesson Planning, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9 stars, 898 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (898) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Immunology, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Communication, Drug Development, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Child Welfare, Preventative Care, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health

    4.9 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução aos Princípios e Práticas da Gestão De Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Project Performance, Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Conflict Management, Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Project Planning, Quality Management, Risk Management, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Competitive Intelligence, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Biomedical Technology, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Marketing, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements, Ideation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.5 stars, 768 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (768) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in Marketing and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Big Data, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Personalized Service, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Insights, Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Customer Engagement, Risk Analysis, Driving engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Data

    4.6 stars, 503 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (503) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion: The University of Edinburgh
  • Strategy and Sustainability: IESE Business School
  • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio
  • Smart Teaching and Learning with AI: Politecnico di Milano
  • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introdução aos Princípios e Práticas da Gestão De Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo

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