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Human Psychology Courses

Courses in human psychology can help you learn behavioral analysis, cognitive processes, emotional intelligence, and social dynamics. You can build skills in critical thinking, effective communication, and conflict resolution, which are vital in both personal and professional settings. Many courses introduce tools like psychological assessments, data analysis software, and behavioral observation techniques, showing how these skills can be applied in therapy, organizational settings, and research.

Popular Human Psychology Courses and Certifications


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    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Referral, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment

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    Fractal Analytics

    Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Social Studies, Life Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Epidemiology

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    606 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Positive Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Compassion, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Creativity, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Community Health

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    6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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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    Starweaver

    Retail Sales Psychology: The Essentials of Selling More

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Training, B2B Sales, Customer Analysis, Selling Techniques, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Overcoming Objections, Consumer Behaviour, Sales, Storytelling, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Process, Customer Engagement, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Analysis, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Expert Academy

    The Science Of Sales: Behavioural Insights And Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Selling Techniques, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Sales Strategy, Sales, Empathy, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Psychology

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Bachelor of Science in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Social Sciences, Psychology, Regression Analysis, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Statistical Inference, Habit Formation, Human Development, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Environmental Policy, Relationship Building, Environmental Issue, Psychological Evaluations, Human Learning, Social Skills, Empathy, Research Design, Childhood Education and Development, Personal Development

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Psychosocial Assessments

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Expert Academy

    Buyer Psychology: Understand Behaviour, Trust And Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Critical Thinking, Marketing Psychology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, General Sales Practices, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Communication, Relationship Building, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior: Fractal Analytics
  • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
  • Positive Psychology: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • English for Psychology and Sociology: Arizona State University
  • Retail Sales Psychology: The Essentials of Selling More: Starweaver
  • The Science Of Sales: Behavioural Insights And Psychology: The Expert Academy
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association

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