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Behavioral Psychology Courses

Behavioral psychology courses can help you learn about cognitive biases, reinforcement techniques, and the impact of environment on behavior. You can build skills in conducting behavioral assessments, designing interventions, and analyzing behavioral data. Many courses introduce tools such as surveys, observational methods, and statistical software, that support evaluating behavioral patterns and implementing effective strategies in various settings, from education to organizational behavior.

Popular Behavioral Psychology Courses and Certifications


  • Y

    Yale University

    The Psychology of Negotiation: How to Find Elegant Trades

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Conflict Management, Sales, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Closing (Sales), Collaboration, Value Propositions, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Active Listening

    5 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Psychology of Popularity

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Sociology, Child Development, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Schizophrenia

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Marketing Psychology & Neuromarketing - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Market Research, Marketing Psychology, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Closing (Sales), B2B Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Target Audience, Selling Techniques, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing, Sales Strategy, Price Negotiation, Sales, Innovation, Marketing Strategies, Shared Media, Sales Prospecting, Marketing Communications

    4.2 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Anxiety and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Treatment, Physiology

    4.8 stars, 244 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (244) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Impact: Cultural Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Diversity Marketing, Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (185) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Avatar Psychology for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Design, Virtual Reality, User Experience Design, Design Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Design Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

    3.8 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    Emory University

    The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Human Development, Biology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Risk Management, Physiology, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7 stars, 102 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Analytical Skills

    4.7 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (86) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Qualitative Methods and Ethics in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Research, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Statistics, Psychology, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Markov Model, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 4.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Social Studies, Language Learning, Culture, Psychology, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Psychology of Negotiation: How to Find Elegant Trades: Yale University
  • Psychology of Popularity: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
  • Marketing Psychology & Neuromarketing - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Anxiety and Related Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • Global Impact: Cultural Psychology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
  • The Psychology of Thrill Seekers: Emory University
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Qualitative Methods and Ethics in Psychology: Sage Publications

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