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.

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Competency, Language Learning, Learning Theory, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Human Development, Psychology, Child Development, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Psychology, Psychiatry, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Biology, Statistical Analysis, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Data Collection, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Goal Setting, Physiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Working With Children, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Goal Setting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Research Design, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Analytical Skills, Anthropology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Hospice, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods, Social Skills, Social Justice, Human Learning, Human Development, Cognitive flexibility, Hospice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Learning Theory, Culture, Biology, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Prenatal Care, Critical Thinking
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychological Evaluations, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months