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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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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Positive Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Compassion, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Creativity, Social Skills, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Community Health

    ★ 4.7 (6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Brain and Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Psychiatry, Human Learning, Anatomy, Physiology, Learning Theory, Neurology, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Human Development, Human Musculoskeletal System, Research Methodologies, Research, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    The Science Of Sales: Behavioural Insights And Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Selling Techniques, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Sales Strategy, Sales, Empathy, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Psychology

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Middle Childhood

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Developmental Disabilities, Human Development, Formal Learning, Human Learning, Working With Children, Child Health, Companionship, Personal Development, Family Support, Sociology, Social Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    Human Lifespan Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Human Development, Maternal Health, Child Health, Gerontology, Prenatal Care, Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Human Learning, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Infant Care, Geriatrics, Formal Learning, Postpartum Care, Relationship Building, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Adult Education

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Statistical Analysis in Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Science and Research, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Experimentation, Psychology, Research, Probability, Probability Distribution, Graphing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Psychological Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Psychology, Statistical Methods, Case Studies, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    Lifespan Development Introduction and Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Child Development, Human Learning, Psychology, Gerontology, Learning Theory, Research, Research Methodologies, Psychosocial Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Consumer Psychology for Marketing Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Advertising, Data Collection, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Surveys, Customer Insights, Target Market, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Global Marketing, Research Methodologies, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy and Techniques

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Qualitative Methods and Ethics in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Research, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Statistics, Psychology, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The science of mind and decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence

    ★ 4.6 (185) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

  • Positive Psychology: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Brain and Behaviour: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • The Science Of Sales: Behavioural Insights And Psychology: The Expert Academy
  • Middle Childhood: Pearson
  • Human Lifespan Development: Pearson
  • Statistical Analysis in Psychological Research: Sage Publications
  • Foundations of Psychological Research Methods: Sage Publications
  • Lifespan Development Introduction and Theories: Pearson
  • Environmental Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Consumer Psychology for Marketing Decisions: EDUCBA

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