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      Johns Hopkins University

      Trustworthy AI: Managing Bias, Ethics, and Accountability

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Accountability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Sciences, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Business Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Price Negotiation, Public Policies, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance), Working Capital

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Process Mapping, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Business Requirements, Presentations, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Data Analysis Software, Operational Analysis, Dashboard, IBM Cognos Analytics

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pollution Prevention, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Health And Safety Standards, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Deductive Reasoning, Open Mindset, Complex Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Scientific Methods

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      SEL Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Adult Education, Advocacy, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Finance, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Investment Management, Investments, Simulations, Financial Market, Financial Forecasting, Python Programming, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, NumPy, Data Manipulation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      إدارة مخاطر الاستثمار

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Investments, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Dictionary, Health Informatics, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Health Care, Data Mining, Data Transformation, Risk Analysis, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Predictive Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Sensory Science: The Senses

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Anatomy, Laboratory Experience, Biology, Neurology, Experimentation, Patient Evaluation, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Health Assessment, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Trustworthy AI: Managing Bias, Ethics, and Accountability: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency: University of Rochester
    • Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2: Macquarie University
    • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM
    • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics: Packt
    • إدارة مخاطر الاستثمار: Coursera Project Network
    • Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems: University of California, Davis

    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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