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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Online Learning Design for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Podcasting, Video Production, Instructional Design, Multimedia, Content Creation, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Adult Learning Principles, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Graphic Design, Teaching, Driving engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, AI literacy

    4.8 stars, 435 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Quality, Social Media Analytics

    4.6 stars, 353 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of North Texas

    Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research and Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Business Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics

    4.8 stars, 463 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Development, Storyboarding, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, User Research, Market Opportunities, Prototyping, Product Improvement, Needs Assessment, Design Research, Customer Analysis, Human Centered Design, Solution Design, Functional Design, Market Trend

    4.5 stars, 430 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (430) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Educational Materials, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies

    4.9 stars, 887 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Drive Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer

    4.7 stars, 569 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (569) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Disease Screening in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Gerontology, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Prenatal Care, Epidemiology, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Health Education, Child Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics

    4.6 stars, 407 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Outbreaks and Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

    4.8 stars, 778 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Influencing, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism

    4.6 stars, 374 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (374) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 657 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Responsible Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, AI literacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Risking, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

    4.7 stars, 393 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    A life with ADHD

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Personal Development, Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Management, Mental Concentration, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Therapy, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Psychotherapy, Psychological Evaluations, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
  • Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face: University of Michigan
  • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
  • Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Designing Learning Innovation: Politecnico di Milano
  • Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Disease Screening in Public Health: University of Geneva
  • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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