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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Banking Services, Financial Inclusion, Fundraising, Banking, Capital Markets, Consumer Lending, Blockchain, Credit Risk, Financial Services, Loans, Entrepreneurial Finance, General Lending, Securities (Finance), Risk Analysis, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.7 (312) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Branding, Customer Insights, Target Market, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Strategy, Target Audience, Experience Design

    ★ 4.7 (282) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    ★ 4.4 (290) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Education and Training, Working With Children, Caregiving, Teaching, Human Learning, Special Education, Child Development, Learning Theory, Childhood Education and Development, Patient Advocacy, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Care Management

    ★ 4.8 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Arts and Culture Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Art History, Organizational Effectiveness, Drive Engagement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Target Audience, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.6 (239) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Midwifery, Child Health, Childbirth, Postpartum Care, Prenatal Care, Health Disparities, Care Management, Health Equity, Dignity in Care, Infant Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    The Newborn Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Postpartum Care, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Infant Care, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Clinical Assessment, Patient Observation, Child Health, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pediatrics, Respiration, Anatomy

    ★ 4.9 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Meditation & Breathwork, Clinical Assessment, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health Therapies, Physiology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Business Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (231) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Farmacovigilancia ocular

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Devices, Immunology, Health Technology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy

    ★ 4.9 (365) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Risk Management, Hazard Analysis, Project Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Analysis, Mitigation, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Governance, Resilience, Environment

    ★ 4.6 (369) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Communication

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

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

  • Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding: University of Michigan
  • Product Management: Universidad de Palermo
  • Science Literacy: University of Alberta
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • Arts and Culture Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care: Yale University
  • The Newborn Assessment: University of Colorado System
  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
  • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • Farmacovigilancia ocular: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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