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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    252 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Solution Design, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Human Centered Design, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Market Research, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Needs Assessment, Cultural Sensitivity

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Mental Concentration, Innovation, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Avatar Psychology for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Research Design, Game Design, Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Diversity Awareness, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, User Research, Cultural Sensitivity

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    How Do We Manage Climate Change?

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Vulnerability, Policy Analysis, Economics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Gestión de riesgos y cambios de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Change Control, Project Controls, Scope Management, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Change Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Management Reporting, Risk Analysis, Planning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Leadership and Management, Business Risk Management, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sampling People, Networks and Records

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Network Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Decision Making, Culture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    高阶竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Online Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Market Share, Regulatory Compliance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Market Data, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Financial Services, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Data, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Business, Governance, Data Science, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Design, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • How Do We Manage Climate Change?: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gestión de riesgos y cambios de proyectos: University of California, Irvine
  • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
  • Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning: University of Pennsylvania
  • 高阶竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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