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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


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    Stanford Online

    International Women's Health and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Maternal Health, Community Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gerontology, Child Health, Student Engagement, Health Disparities, Gynecology, Health Equity, Social Work, Social Justice, Family Planning, Social Determinants Of Health, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Child Welfare, Health Education

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    School Health for Children and Adolescents

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Nutrition and Diet, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Education, Health Promotion, School Counseling, Developmental Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Pediatric First Aid, Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, Goal Setting, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Game Theory, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing: Platforms, Data, and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: MarTech, Data Architecture, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Blockchain, Consumer Behaviour, Data Integrity, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Analytics, Generative AI, Performance Measurement, Model Evaluation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Building Experiments in PsychoPy

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Psychotherapy, Laboratory Equipment, Survey Creation, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Computer Displays, Laboratory Research, Display Devices, Debugging, Sensory Systems Analysis, Image Quality, Research and Design, Data Collection, Performance Testing, Electrophysiology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments

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    University at Buffalo

    ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

    Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Classroom Management, Teaching, Behavioral Management, Developmental Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Functional Behavior Assessment, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Child Development, Planning, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Recognizing Suicidality in Youth Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Preventative Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Student Support and Services, Community Mental Health Services, School Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health, School Counseling, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Parent Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Vulnerability, Patient Observation, English Language

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Closing (Sales), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Sales Strategy, Ideation, Sales Pipelines, Innovation, Customer Insights, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Proposal Development, New Product Development, Sales Presentations, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infection Control, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Visualization, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Infectious Diseases, Datamaps, Health Informatics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Health Assessment, Statistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Medical Privacy, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Composure, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Money, Wealth, and Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Investment Management, General Finance, Cash Flows, General Lending, Financial Services, Expense Management, Empowerment, Consumer Behaviour, Case Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford Online
  • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
  • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Digital Marketing: Platforms, Data, and Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building Experiments in PsychoPy: Sage Publications
  • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo
  • Recognizing Suicidality in Youth Mental Health: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University

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