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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


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    University of Colorado System

    Developing an Agile Team

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Virtual Teams, Leadership Studies, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Social Sciences, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Behavior Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Psychology

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    University at Buffalo

    ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

    Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Classroom Management, Teaching, Behavioral Management, Developmental Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Functional Behavior Assessment, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Planning, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    The Brain and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Experimentation, Anatomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Probability Distribution, Decision Intelligence, Behavioral Economics, Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Logical Reasoning, Algorithms, Human Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Theoretical Computer Science, Psychology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Customer Value in Pricing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Market Research, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Education and Training, Blended Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Course Development, Learning Theory, Digital pedagogy, Human Learning, Special Education, Stress First Aid

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Machine Design Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Biomedical Engineering, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Portfolio and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Risk Modeling, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Risk Appetite, Financial Market, Correlation Analysis, Variance Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Child Welfare, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Law, Journalism, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Data Presentation, Consulting, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Excel Formulas, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Proposal Writing, Storytelling, Business Consulting, Data Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Developing an Agile Team: University of Colorado System
  • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo
  • The Brain and Space: Duke University
  • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Customer Value in Pricing Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Machine Design Part I: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio
  • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva

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