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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 California, Santa Cruz

    Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Natural Language Processing, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Vocabulary, Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la PsicologĂ­a

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Personal Development, Oncology, Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Work, Empowerment, Health Care, Human Learning, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Positive Behavior Support, Community Development, Resilience, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    480 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Trustworthiness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    794 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Surveys, Research, Research and Design, Qualitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Psychology, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Auditing, Compliance Auditing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Behavioral Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Financial Planning, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Analysis, Economics, Psychology, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Human Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Organizational Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Business, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Case Studies, Coordination, Negotiation

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Introduction to Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Research, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Fundamentos de la PsicologĂ­a: TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey
  • Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills: University of Michigan
  • Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
  • Behavioral Finance: Duke University
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior : Fractal Analytics
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University

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