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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

    Università Bocconi

    Financing and Investing in Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Private Equity, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Finance, Contract Management, Banking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Curriculum Development, Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Educational Materials, Community Development, Classroom Management, Teaching, Performance Testing, Collaboration, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Financial Market, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Derivatives, Governance, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Introduction to Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Logic, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    655 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Baby Care

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Family Support, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    The Brain and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Psychology, Experimentation, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    656 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Physiology, Biology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    728 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Psychology, Sociology, Innovation, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    979 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Trading, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

  • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi
  • Virtual Teacher: University of California, Irvine
  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
  • Introduction to Logic: Stanford University
  • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
  • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
  • The Brain and Space: Duke University
  • Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why: Duke University

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