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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


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    University of Minnesota

    Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building

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    University of Colorado System

    Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Child Development, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Family Support

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    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    IA en salud y prevención de lesiones

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Medical Equipment and Technology, AI Enablement, Risk Modeling, Health Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Physical Stamina, Accident Prevention, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Pediatrics, Emerging Technologies, Load Balancing, Real Time Data, Health Education, Machine Learning, Child Health, Biomedical Engineering, Data Modeling, Child Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    AI Applied to Health and Injury Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Accident Prevention, Data Ethics, Kinesiology, Applied Machine Learning, AI Enablement, Bayesian Network, Child Development, Working With Children, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Epidemiology, Continuous Monitoring, Load Balancing, Decision Support Systems, Emerging Technologies, Predictive Modeling, Health Education, Biomedical Engineering, Data Integration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    The science of mind and decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Working With Children, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Proteger a los campeones: Entrenamiento deportivo práctico

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Physical Stamina, Accident Prevention, Pediatrics, Child Health, Child Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Real Time Data, Coaching, Data Analysis, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Baby Care

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Family Support, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Protecting Champions: Training for Injury Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Accident Prevention, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Continuous Monitoring, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Endocrinology, Real Time Data, Health Education, Data Analysis, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Oncology, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development

    4.5
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
  • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
  • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • IA en salud y prevención de lesiones: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • AI Applied to Health and Injury Prevention: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Proteger a los campeones: Entrenamiento deportivo práctico: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System

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