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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 Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Operational Analysis, Risk Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Risk, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Wealth Management, Analysis, Benchmarking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Risk Control, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Vendor Relationship Management, Compliance Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    347 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Responsible Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, AI literacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Risking, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    384 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Diversity Awareness, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Organizing, Parent Communication, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Family Support, Collaboration, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    607 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Human Learning, Working With Children, Child Development, Instructional Strategies, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Substance Abuse

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Marketing Design, Brainstorming, Presentations, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Employee Surveys, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), electromagnetics, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving, Scientific Visualization, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Business Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, External Auditing, Financial Auditing, Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Fraud detection, Business Strategies, Verification And Validation, Business Risk Management, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Probability & Statistics

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Psicología del Aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Behavior Management, Psychology, Pedagogy, Culture, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Habit Formation, Interpersonal Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    390 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Science Literacy: University of Alberta
  • Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis: Rice University
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Responsible Generative AI: University of Michigan
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: Rice University
  • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University

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