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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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      Arizona State University

      Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Decision Making, Human Learning, Psychology, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Test Case, Software Testing, Application Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript and jQuery, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Las organizaciones en el siglo XXI y su relevancia social

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Conflict Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Social Sciences, Psychology, Innovation, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Project Planning and Execution Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, Resource Management, Timelines, Risk Management, Budgeting, Project Performance, Dependency Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Growth Mindedness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Epidemiology, Family Medicine, Community Health, Health Policy, School Psychology, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Blockchain Architecture - Intermediate Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Blockchain, Governance, Application Security, Project Documentation, Technical Documentation, Solution Architecture, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Network Security, Data Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fudan University

      全球卫生导论

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Gerontology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Environment Health And Safety

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Governance, Risk, and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security, Business Continuity, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vendor Management, Incident Response, Data Security, Business Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, AI Personalization, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Advertising Campaigns, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Facebook, Automation

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Risks to Crop Production in Agriculture

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Legal Risk, Water Resources, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Property Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Lease Contracts, Cash Flows, Production Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales, Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Consultative Selling, Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Influencing, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Business-To-Consumer, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations: Arizona State University
    • Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction: Packt
    • Las organizaciones en el siglo XXI y su relevancia social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Project Planning and Execution Management: L&T EduTech
    • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
    • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
    • Blockchain Architecture - Intermediate Concepts : LearnQuest
    • 全球卫生导论: Fudan University
    • Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Packt
    • AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata: Coursera Instructor Network

    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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