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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

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Serious Gaming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Game Theory, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

    4.6 stars, 372 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (372) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Ancient History, Culture, Human Development, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, Physics, Social Impact, Economic Development, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 257 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • I

    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development

    4.8 stars, 396 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, World History, Economic Development, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

    4.8 stars, 926 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (926) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Product Improvement, New Business Development, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Needs Assessment, Verification And Validation, Customer Insights, Product Testing, Resource Planning

    4.7 stars, 499 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IE Business School

    Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Economic Development, Policy Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, Financial Trading, Risk Analysis, European History, Payment Systems, Political Sciences, Fiscal Management

    4.8 stars, 928 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (928) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness

    4.4 stars, 310 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (310) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Art History, Psychology, Music, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    4.9 stars, 622 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    4.7 stars, 320 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (320) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mind and Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Decision Intelligence, Convolutional Neural Networks, Logical Reasoning, Algorithms, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Theoretical Computer Science, Psychology

    4.4 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (374) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 366 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Retail Sales, Transaction Processing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Positivity

    4.6 stars, 379 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
  • ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?: Universidad de los Andes
  • Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad: IE Business School
  • Ignite Your Everyday Creativity: The State University of New York
  • 唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry): National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University
  • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder

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