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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


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Data Collection, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent

    ★ 4.6 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Adult Education, Trustworthiness

    ★ 4.7 (834) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Psychological Evaluations, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Stress Management, Learning Strategies, Scientific Methods, Research

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Attributes, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Composure, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Recognizing Others, Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health

    ★ 4.9 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Creativity, Human Development, Behavior Management, Pedagogy, Neurology, Culture, Self-Awareness, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Learning Strategies, Anatomy, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Statistics in Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Science and Research, Psychology, Bayesian Statistics, Research Design

    ★ 4.6 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Psychology of Popularity

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Sociology, Child Development, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Analysis, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (35K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Psychiatric Assessments, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Intercultural Competence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Patient Observation, Psychological Evaluations

    ★ 4.7 (201) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Marketing Strategy: Consumer Insight to Positioning

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Marketing Channel, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Value Propositions, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Target Market, Market Research, Promotional Strategies, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Digital Media Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (19K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Gerontology, Psychotherapy, Human Development, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Sensory Systems Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Oncology, Health Promotion, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.8 (513) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology): National Taiwan University
  • Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Psychology: National Taiwan University
  • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Psicología: Universidad de Palermo
  • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Psychology of Popularity: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • Marketing Strategy: Consumer Insight to Positioning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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