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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 Toronto

    Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Mental Health Counseling, Conflict Management, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Stress Management, Mental Health, Clinical Practices

    4.8 stars, 115 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Planning, Reliability, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 436 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (436) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Motivating Today's Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Growth Mindedness, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Empowerment, Resilience, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Management

    4.8 stars, 361 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Project Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Change Control, Agile Methodology, Project Implementation, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Change Management, Scope Management, Project Planning

    4.6 stars, 349 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (349) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Personal Development, Data Collection

    4.5 stars, 246 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (246) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, Empowerment, Meditation & Breathwork, Biology, Physiology

    4.8 stars, 453 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Sales Psychology and Buyer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Selling Techniques, Trustworthiness, Marketing Psychology, Communication Strategies, Customer Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Sales, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Needs Assessment, Customer Relationship Building, Motivational Skills, Rapport Building, Customer Insights, Relationship Building, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, External Auditing, Financial Auditing, Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Fraud detection, Business Strategies, Verification And Validation, Business Risk Management, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 316 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (316) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Power of Team Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 549 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    当代应用心理学

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Leadership, Psychological Evaluations, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Psychology, Marketing Psychology, Mental Health, Professional Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Marketing, Leadership, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Workforce Development, Personal Attributes, Human Development, Social Sciences, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 98 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Compare Stock Returns with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Google Sheets, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Market Data, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics

    4.3 stars, 688 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (688) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Gap Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening, Communication Strategies

    4.7 stars, 347 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy: University of Toronto
  • Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Motivating Today's Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Project Management Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work: University of Toronto
  • Foundations of Sales Psychology and Buyer Behavior: LearnQuest
  • Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Power of Team Culture: University of Pennsylvania
  • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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