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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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    Find the Best Child Psychology Course for Your Goals

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Softer Side of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Storytelling, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Creativity, Vulnerability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Culture, Liberal Arts, Neurology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Student Engagement, Teaching, Parent Communication, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Child Development, Working With Children, Student-Centred Learning, Technology Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Multiculturalism

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Diversity and Inclusion, Marketing, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Team Leadership, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Marketing Strategies

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Risk Response

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Planning, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Plan Execution, Decision Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Overcoming Bias

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Policies, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communication

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Tratando los síntomas urinarios por HPB

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Urology, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Surgery

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Safety: Pharmacovigilance

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Safety Assurance, Drug Interaction, Continuous Monitoring, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Big Data

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cybersecurity Architecture Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Threat Management, Network Security, Security Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Solution Architecture, Information Systems Security, Software Architecture, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Risk Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Risk Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Uma Perspectiva Prática da Transformação Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Cross-Channel Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Process, Business Priorities, Customer Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kotter

      The 4 Core Change Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Softer Side of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality: Dartmouth College
    • Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Global Impact: Multiculturalism: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Risk Response: LearnKartS
    • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project: Arizona State University
    • Overcoming Bias: University of California, Irvine
    • Tratando los síntomas urinarios por HPB: Universidad de los Andes
    • Drug Safety: Pharmacovigilance: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cybersecurity Architecture Fundamentals: Packt

    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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