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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Dog Emotion and Cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Learning Theory, Training Programs, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Research, Science and Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Scientific Methods, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (4.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Social Media Campaigns, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Earned Media, Marketing Psychology, Promotional Strategies, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Customer Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Customer Data Management, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection, Model Optimization, Revenue Management, Regression Analysis, Business Marketing, Correlation Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (12K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Policy Analysis, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Mental and Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Research

    ★ 4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Team Performance Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Performance Management, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Drive Engagement, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    ★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Branding, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Brand Strategy, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.7 (6.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Probability Distribution, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.6 (9.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Resilience, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Sensory Systems Analysis, Relationship Building, Social Skills

    ★ 4.8 (8.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disabilities, Special Education, Developmental Disabilities, Applied Behavior Analysis, Communication Disorders, Child Development, Psychology, Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Management, Public Health, Health Education, Child Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Health Care, Diagnostic Tests

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Software Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Functional Requirement, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Software Development, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Greek and Roman Mythology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Liberal Arts, World History, Aesthetics, Performing Arts, European History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Psychology in the Age of GenAI: The Human Mind and Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, ChatGPT, Active Listening, Data Ethics, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Prompt Engineering, Health And Wellness Coaching, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Communication, Psychology, Generative AI

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness: American Psychological Association
  • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan
  • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Software Product Management: University of Alberta

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