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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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      CVS Health

      Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

      Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Support, Professionalism, LinkedIn, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISACA

      Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Auditing, Compliance Auditing, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Risk Management, OpenAI, Business Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Strategy Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Peer Review, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Customer Analysis, Hospitality Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Plan Execution, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Primate Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Risk Analysis, Biology, Community Outreach, Taxonomy, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Creativity, European History, Writing and Editing, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Critical Perspectives on Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Management, Performance Management, Management Accounting, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Governance, Finance, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Social Studies, Economics, Storytelling, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      311 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 3: How Does It All End?

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Research, Neurology, Legal Proceedings

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Communication Strategies, Systems Thinking, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainable high-end tourism

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Corporate Sustainability, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and organizational behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Empowerment, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership, Risk Analysis, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role: CVS Health
    • Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation: ISACA
    • Marketing Strategy Capstone Project: IE Business School
    • Primate Conservation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare: University of London
    • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School
    • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 3: How Does It All End?: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
    • Sustainable high-end tourism: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    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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