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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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    Find the Best Child Psychology Course for Your Goals

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      Coursera Project Network

      Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus: Relations and Functions

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Research, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Working With Children, Human Development, Human Learning, Adult Education, Professional Development, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body

      Skills you'll gain: Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Child Health, Physical Therapy, Maternal Health, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Sensitivity, Anatomy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Psychology, Human Factors, Simulations, Anthropology, Mathematical Modeling, Sociology

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Gestión de Proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Project Controls, Quality Monitoring, Change Management, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Illinois Tech

      Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Business Ethics, Market Research, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      SoFi

      Fundamentals of Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Risk Analysis, Risk Appetite, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Equities, Tax, Financial Analysis, Income Tax, Securities (Finance), Derivatives

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Zurich

      Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Market, Financial Management, Blockchain, Business Ethics, Economics, Derivatives, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Psychology, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University
    • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
    • Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body: University of New Mexico
    • Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Gestión de Proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Marketing Strategy: Illinois Tech
    • Fundamentals of Investing: SoFi

    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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