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    Child psychology courses can help you learn how children grow, think, feel, and behave by exploring cognitive, emotional, and social development.

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Identify Your Target Audience

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, User Feedback, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Business Development, Data Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      FAIR Institute

      Practical Applications of FAIRâ„¢ for Cyber Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Cybersecurity, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Incident Response, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Compliance Reporting, Decision Making, Financial Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Lightcap 4: Light in indoor contexts Effects & implications

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Of Measurement, Electrical Systems, Building Design, Architectural Design, Energy and Utilities, Simulations, Human Factors, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Physics, Psychology

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      UBITS

      Maneja objeciones y clientes difíciles en retail

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Assertiveness, Empathy, Conflict Management, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Formación de adolescentes centrada en la relación

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication, Child Development, Working With Children, Rapport Building, Empathy, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Human Development, Behavior Management, Mentorship, Active Listening, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Education on climate change: water and soil

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Biology, Education and Training, Social Sciences, Nutrition and Diet, Risk Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Principales procesos grupales en las organizaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Sociology, Social Sciences, Coordinating, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Overcoming Challenges in Self and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Community Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Compassion, Liberal Arts, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Pesquisa de Mercado com Métodos Qualitativos

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Market Research, Analysis, Marketing, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Focus Group, Research, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Nutrition and Diet, Personalized Service, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Health Informatics, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Consumer Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Business Ethics, Environmental Management Systems, Change Management, Consumer Behaviour, Human Centered Design, Marketing, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Decision Science for Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Loyalty Programs, Consumer Behaviour

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • How to Identify Your Target Audience: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Practical Applications of FAIRâ„¢ for Cyber Risk Management: FAIR Institute
    • Lightcap 4: Light in indoor contexts Effects & implications: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Maneja objeciones y clientes difíciles en retail: UBITS
    • Formación de adolescentes centrada en la relación: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Education on climate change: water and soil: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Principales procesos grupales en las organizaciones: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Overcoming Challenges in Self and Society: University of Colorado System
    • Pesquisa de Mercado com Métodos Qualitativos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Why Learn Child Psychology?

    Child psychology focuses on understanding how children develop from infancy through adolescence. It examines learning, behavior, emotional well-being, and relationships to support healthy growth. Learning child psychology can help you better support children in educational, clinical, or caregiving settings and build a foundation for careers in psychology, education, or child development.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Child Psychology

    Top options include Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing from Yale University, Understanding Child Development from the Utrecht University, and ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students from the University at Buffalo. These courses explore emotional, social, and cognitive development, as well as parenting and behavioral strategies.‎

    Yes. Many child psychology courses offer a free audit option. This allows learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how children develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually from infancy through adolescence. Topics may include attachment theory, learning behaviors, parenting strategies, and how to support healthy psychological growth in different environments.‎

    No prior experience is required for most beginner-level courses. They are designed to introduce core concepts in a clear and accessible way, whether you're a caregiver, educator, healthcare provider, or simply interested in child development.‎

    Yes. Courses in child psychology can support career paths in teaching, early childhood education, counseling, social work, and pediatric healthcare. They can also serve as a foundation for further study in psychology or developmental science.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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