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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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    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Con gafas violeta: igualdad de género en la escuela

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Justice, Education and Training, Student Support and Services, Psychology, Crisis Intervention

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yale University

      استخدام الوسائط الرقمية لتعزيز النتائج الصحية

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Program Evaluation, Persuasive Communication, Public Health, Instagram, Facebook, Human Centered Design, Survey Creation, Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Tecnología e IA en seguros: Oportunidades y desafíos

      Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Technology Roadmaps, Customer experience improvement, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Innovation, Self Service Technologies, Digital Transformation, Insurance, Data Ethics, Business Process Automation, Change Management, Customer Service, AI Personalization, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Risk Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      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

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      UBITS

      Gestión de marca y producto en el punto de venta

      Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Retail Sales, Sales Presentation, Value Propositions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross Selling, Merchandising, Customer Insights, Product Demonstration, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Разбираем отчет S-1 для IPO

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Investment Banking, Market Analysis

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Risk-Based and White-Box Test Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Code Coverage, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Unit Testing, Test Tools, Test Planning, Integration Testing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Análisis del contexto para fundamentar diseño de instrucción

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Needs Assessment, Project Design, Education Software and Technology, Curriculum Development, Scenario Testing, Analysis, Digital Content, Target Audience

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      تكلفة رأس المال: تقييم السندات والأسهم | Cost of Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Business Valuation, Investments, Equities, Capital Budgeting, Loans, Finance, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Corporate Finance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Northwestern University

      ما هي وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي؟

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Communications, Real Time Data

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Planejamento Estratégico de Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Performance Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Target Market, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Media Planning, Customer Insights, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Ciencia de Datos Aplicada al Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, SPSS, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Business Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Quantitative Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Microsoft Excel

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Con gafas violeta: igualdad de género en la escuela: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • استخدام الوسائط الرقمية لتعزيز النتائج الصحية: Yale University
    • Tecnología e IA en seguros: Oportunidades y desafíos: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Estrategias para desarrollar el talento en organizaciones: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Gestión de marca y producto en el punto de venta: UBITS
    • Разбираем отчет S-1 для IPO: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Risk-Based and White-Box Test Techniques: Board Infinity
    • Análisis del contexto para fundamentar diseño de instrucción: Universidad de los Andes
    • تكلفة رأس المال: تقييم السندات والأسهم | Cost of Capital: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • ما هي وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي؟: Northwestern University

    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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