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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Strategies, Demography

    4.5 stars, 197 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling

    4.8 stars, 314 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Eating, Sleep, Trauma, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Advocacy, Patient Communication, Trauma Care, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Nutrition and Diet, Psychiatric Assessments, Community Health, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Psychotherapy, Health Education, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Research, Physiology

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    ¿Cómo tomar decisiones financieras que agreguen valor?

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Decision Making, Financial Statements, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, General Finance, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows

    4.9 stars, 214 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (214) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Psychology, Human Development, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research

    4.6 stars, 173 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    Nanjing University

    手把手教你心理咨询:谈话的艺术

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Motivational Skills, Communication, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation, Psychotherapy, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness

    4.3 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Market Analysis, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Business Development, Video Production, Strategic Thinking, Project Planning, Product Development, Professional Networking, Presentations, Operating Budget, Cash Flow Forecasting, Ideation, Risk Analysis, Timelines

    4.9 stars, 343 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (343) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Gestión de Marca

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Persona Development, Organizational Strategy, Internal Communications, Business Strategy, Marketing Design

    4.8 stars, 340 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (340) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Market Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Financial Analysis, Procurement, Market Dynamics, Supply Chain Management, Product Flow Diagram, Financial Statement Analysis, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Market Share, Target Market, Financial Data, Competitive Intelligence, Financial Statements

    4.8 stars, 169 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Working With Children, Training Programs, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Learning, Cultural Diversity

    4.6 stars, 255 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (255) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cybercrime

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Rapport Building, Persuasive Communication

    4.8 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compensation Strategy, Staff Management, Management Training And Development, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

    4.8 stars, 297 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School
  • Eating, Sleep, Trauma, and Somatic Symptom Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • ¿Cómo tomar decisiones financieras que agreguen valor?: Universidad de los Andes
  • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • 手把手教你心理咨询:谈话的艺术: Nanjing University
  • Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Gestión de Marca: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Supply Market Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University

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