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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

    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Accident Prevention, Health Assessment, Cleanliness, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

    4.9 stars, 404 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (404) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Endocrinology, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Biology, Surgery, Care Management, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8 stars, 765 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • I

    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Marketing Materials, Data Science, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Oral Expression, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 411 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (411) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Eclipse (Software)

    4.8 stars, 435 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios

    Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Customer experience improvement, User Research, Customer experience strategy (CX), Experience Design, Program Implementation, Service Management, Service Improvement, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Expectation Management, Consumer Behaviour, Relationship Management, Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 825 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (825) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Social Studies, Public Health, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    4.6 stars, 337 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (337) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Software Testing

    4.5 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (374) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Gestión de las empresas de alimentación y bebidas

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality and Food Services, Customer experience strategy (CX), Operational Excellence, Business Management, Global Marketing, Product Marketing, Professional Networking, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Market Share, Product Management, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Brand Management, Innovation, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Marketing

    4.8 stars, 867 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (867) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Engineering Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Problem Solving, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Resilience, Communication

    4.7 stars, 691 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (691) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Digital Content, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Business-To-Consumer, Digital Transformation, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement

    4.6 stars, 422 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (422) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Analysis, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 425 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (425) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Learning, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Training Programs, Student Engagement, Student-Centred Learning, Educational Materials, Pedagogy, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Open Mindset, digital literacy, Learning Strategies, Investigation, Collaboration

    4.7 stars, 946 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (946) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Initiation à la programmation (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios: Universidad Austral
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
  • Gestión de las empresas de alimentación y bebidas: Università Bocconi
  • Self Awareness and the Effective Leader: Rice University
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals: Digital Marketing Institute

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