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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
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Guided Imagery

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Policy Development, Governance, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      314 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Financial Regulations, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assessment, Medicare, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for UX Designers

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Wireframing, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), Human Computer Interaction, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence, Persona Development

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Avatar Psychology for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gestión del talento humano

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Behavior Management, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Talent Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IE Business School

      Gestión de marca y producto

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Product Management, Product Strategy, Brand Loyalty, New Product Development, Product Improvement, Customer Engagement, Business Strategies, User Experience, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      740 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, General Sales Practices, Needs Assessment, Rapport Building, Sales Pipelines, Solution Selling, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Lead Generation, Telephone Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Problem Solving, Automation, Cooking, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Virginia

      Market and Competition in Pricing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Target Market, Market Share, Business Strategy, Marketing, Value Propositions, Game Theory, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      American Psychological Association

      Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Demography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Biology, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Research

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
    • Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
    • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
    • Gestión del talento humano: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Gestión de marca y producto: IE Business School
    • Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance: Kennesaw State University
    • GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Market and Competition in Pricing Strategy: University of Virginia

    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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