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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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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Goal Setting, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creativity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Overcoming Obstacles, Culture, Lifelong Learning, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Digital Marketing Institute

      An Introduction to Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Transformation, Marketing Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Channel, Customer Insights, Return On Investment, Agile Methodology, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      O Mundo dos Negócios das Subscrições

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Software As A Service, Customer Retention, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Business Transformation, Business Strategies, Technology Strategies, Revenue Management, Service Level Agreement, Cloud Services, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Practical Neuromarketing Research

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Research Methodologies, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Neurology, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Market Research, Marketing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Honesty, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Cognitive flexibility, Compliance Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Estrategias para desarrollar el talento en organizaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Workforce Development, Training Programs, Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Training, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Program Evaluation, Constructive Feedback

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      نماذج السلوك التنظيمي | Organizational Behavior Models

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Forecasting, Goal Setting

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Marketing e o Consumidor no Ambiente Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Digital Transformation, Sales Strategy, Digital Advertising, Sales Process, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Communications, Customer Insights, Content Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, New Product Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Product Management, FinTech

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Empathy, Data, and Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, User Research, Data Analysis, Human Centered Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Evaluate Employee Comprehension with Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Test Tools, Education Software and Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Ethics, Policy Development, Employee Engagement, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Document Management, Organizational Change, Change Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience: University of Colorado System
    • An Introduction to Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
    • O Mundo dos Negócios das Subscrições: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Practical Neuromarketing Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World: University of Pennsylvania
    • Estrategias para desarrollar el talento en organizaciones: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • نماذج السلوك التنظيمي | Organizational Behavior Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Marketing e o Consumidor no Ambiente Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Empathy, Data, and Risk: 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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