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 Colorado System
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
★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
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
★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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
★ 4.5 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Persistence, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Decision Intelligence, Ideation, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Prioritization, Leadership, Leadership Development, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford Online
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
★ 4.9 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
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
★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Pharmacology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Geriatrics, Human Development, Psychosocial Assessments, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sociology, Psychology, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Physiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Income Statement, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Investments, Cash Flows, Equities, Order Management, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis
★ 4 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Policy Analysis, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Mental and Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Research
★ 4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Ancient History
★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks