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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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      Kennesaw State University

      The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Marketing - Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Internal Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Value Propositions, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Basics of Accounting for Liabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Accruals, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Loans

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      t-Tests of Hypotheses About Means

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Research Design, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Hábitos do Consumidor

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Sociology, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Engajamento, Conversão e o Consumidor

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Data Visualization Software, Customer Engagement, Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Regression Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Research, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      The Cybersecurity Culture Blueprint: A Proactive Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Awareness Training, Culture Transformation, Threat Detection, Organizational Change, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      FAIR Institute

      Executive Communication and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Insurance, Compliance Management, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Interactive Brokers

      Business and Consumer Activity and Confidence (US)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Market Trend, Market Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Financial Market, Supply And Demand, Investments, Financial Data, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Neurology, Psychology, Biology, Mental Health, Anatomy, General Science and Research, Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Cultura e Consumo no Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Management, Marketing, Target Market, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Brand Strategy, Communication Planning, Demography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Road Safety & Indigenous Communities: Safe Systems Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Health Equity, Civil Engineering, Grant Writing, Health Disparities, Safety and Security, Community Health, Systems Thinking, Community Outreach, Public Health, Community Development, Risk Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Toma de decisiones y gobernanza del riesgo de desastres

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Performance Metric, Investment Management, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Prioritization, Project Management, Economic Development, Public Policies

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Marketing - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
    • Basics of Accounting for Liabilities: IE Business School
    • t-Tests of Hypotheses About Means: American Psychological Association
    • Hábitos do Consumidor: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Engajamento, Conversão e o Consumidor: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • The Cybersecurity Culture Blueprint: A Proactive Approach: LearnQuest
    • Executive Communication and Governance: FAIR Institute
    • Business and Consumer Activity and Confidence (US): Interactive Brokers
    • Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Cultura e Consumo no Marketing Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração

    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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