• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Child Development

Child Development Courses

Child development courses can help you learn child psychology, developmental milestones, and effective parenting strategies. You can build skills in observation techniques, behavior assessment, and creating supportive learning environments. Many courses introduce tools like developmental screening instruments and observational checklists, that support tracking progress and tailoring interventions to meet children's unique needs.

Popular Child Development Courses and Certifications


  • D

    Duke University

    Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

    4.5 stars, 485 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (485) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Deployment, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Model Training, Mobile Development, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 655 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (655) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Engineering Management, New Product Development, Strategic Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Product Development, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 739 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (739) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Communication For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Team Leadership, Oral Expression, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.6 stars, 279 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (279) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Delivery, Application Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    4.7 stars, 954 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (954) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Gestión de la comunicación interna en las organizaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Communication Planning, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Telecommuting, Branding, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Brand Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Virtual Teams, Active Listening

    4.9 stars, 837 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (837) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 701 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: When Markets Fail

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Allocation

    4.8 stars, 664 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (664) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Hydrology, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

    4.6 stars, 460 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (460) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Diseñando páginas web con Bootstrap 4

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, HTML and CSS, jQuery, Web Design and Development, Bitbucket, UI Components, Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Javascript and jQuery, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Javascript, Build Tools

    4.4 stars, 666 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (666) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

    Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Teaching, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Developmental Disabilities, Crisis Intervention, Functional Behavior Assessment, Trauma Care

    4.8 stars, 908 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (908) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Quality Assessment, Peer Review, Performance Reporting, Reliability, Cultural Diversity, Report Writing, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…155156157…834

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

  • Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI
  • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production: Google Cloud
  • Gestión de la comunicación interna en las organizaciones: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
  • Microeconomics: When Markets Fail: University of Pennsylvania
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Diseñando páginas web con Bootstrap 4: Universidad Austral

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok