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Behavioral Economics Courses

Behavioral economics courses can help you learn decision-making processes, cognitive biases, and the impact of social influences on economic behavior. You can build skills in analyzing consumer behavior, designing effective interventions, and applying experimental methods to test hypotheses. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis and survey platforms for gathering insights, helping you apply these skills to practical work in marketing, public policy, and finance.

Popular Behavioral Economics Courses and Certifications


  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting

    4.8 stars, 768 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (768) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    International Economic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Policy, Public Policies, Supply And Demand

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U
    D

    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Object Oriented Design, ChatGPT, File I/O, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Perfect Competition & Monopoly

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Strategy, Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Economics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Regulation, Operational Efficiency, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Regulatory Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 4.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Understanding Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Securities (Finance), Finance, Equities, Investment Management, Investment Banking, Portfolio Risk, Financial Policy, Economics, Risk Analysis, Banking, Risk Management, Return On Investment

    4.8 stars, 6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Classical Sociological Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Economics, Scientific Methods, Governance

    4.9 stars, 3.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    The Real Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Economic Development, Economics, Financial Market, Banking, Loans, Public Policies, Finance, Human Capital, Growth Strategies, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Digital Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Data Strategy, Organizational Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Change Management, Process Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities

    4.8 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Physiology, Trauma Care, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Treatment

    4.8 stars, 291 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (291) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Preparing to Manage Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Resource Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Labor Law, Employee Engagement, Team Motivation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

    4.8 stars, 11K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular behavioral economics courses

  • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • International Economic Policy: Pearson
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
  • Perfect Competition & Monopoly: Pearson
  • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
  • Understanding Financial Markets: University of Geneva
  • Classical Sociological Theory: University of Amsterdam
  • The Real Economy: Pearson
  • Digital Transformation: University of Virginia

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