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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


  • E

    Emory University

    Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Data Presentation, Consulting, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Excel Formulas, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Proposal Writing, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Madecraft

    Leaders: How to Empower and Motivate Your Team

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Organizational Leadership, Self-Motivation, Employee Engagement, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Drive Engagement, Recognizing Others, Motivational Interviewing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Empathy, People Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Psychological Evaluations, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Tenacity, Program Evaluation, Personal Attributes, Persistence, Data Collection, Journals, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Reliability

    4.4 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Brand Meaning and Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Management, Digital Brand Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, User Research, Qualitative Research, Customer Engagement, Culture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    Aging and Family Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Child Development, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The Expert Academy

    B2B Sales: Communication And Buyer Influence

    Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Sales Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentation, Sales, Price Negotiation, Composure, Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Value Propositions, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Trustworthiness, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Persona (User Experience), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Sensory Systems Analysis, Journalism, Mental Health Therapies

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Business-To-Consumer, Customer Insights, Behavioral Economics, Marketing Strategies, Research, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Digital Transformation, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Analysis, Computer Architecture, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • R

    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Personal Development, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Habit Formation, Goal Setting, Prioritization

    4.8 stars, 884 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Employee Motivation for Managers: Ignite, Sustain & Grow

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Employee Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, People Management, Team Management, People Development, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, Telecommuting, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Literacy & Trauma Informed Instruction for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Literacy, Working With Children, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Health Equity, Education and Training, Learning Styles, Instructional Strategies, Trauma Care, Instructional Design, Higher Education, K-12 pedagogy, Learning Theory, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Cultural Diversity, Childhood Education and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.7 stars, 332 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (332) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Management Consulting: Emory University
  • Leaders: How to Empower and Motivate Your Team: Madecraft
  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundations of Brand Meaning and Equity: Sage Publications
  • Aging and Family Structures: Pearson
  • B2B Sales: Communication And Buyer Influence: The Expert Academy
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Consumer Behavior: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
  • Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations: Rice University

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