Parenting courses can help you learn effective communication, positive discipline techniques, child development stages, and strategies for fostering emotional intelligence. You can build skills in active listening, conflict resolution, and creating a nurturing environment for your children. Many courses introduce tools like parenting journals, behavior tracking apps, and resources for managing family dynamics, which support you in applying these skills in everyday situations.
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Visionary, Human Development, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Courage, Accountability, Lifelong Learning, Assertiveness, Willingness To Learn, Open Mindset, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Revenue Management, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Electrical Safety, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Working With Children, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Social Studies, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Biology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Immunology, First Aid
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Family Law, Proactivity, Conflict Management, Planning, Relationship Building, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Musical Composition, Video Production, Timelines, Typography, Media Production, Scripting, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months