Psychiatry courses can help you learn diagnostic criteria, therapeutic techniques, and the biological underpinnings of mental health disorders. You can build skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, and effective communication with clients and their families. Many courses introduce tools like psychological assessment instruments and electronic health record systems, that support tracking patient progress and managing treatment plans.

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Psychiatry, Human Learning, Anatomy, Physiology, Learning Theory, Neurology, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Human Development, Human Musculoskeletal System, Research Methodologies, Research, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Neurology, Patient Treatment, Behavioral Management, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Working With Children
★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Health Equity, Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Justice, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Scientific Methods, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Interaction, Medical Science and Research, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology
★ 5 (32) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy
★ 4.6 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Business Institute
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Legal Strategy, Psychiatry, Trial Preparation, Litigation Support, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Psychology, Legal Proceedings, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Legal Risk, Legal Depositions, Mental and Behavioral Health, Litigation and Civil Justice, Healthcare Ethics, Professionalism, Psychological Evaluations, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Recognizing Others
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Medical Privacy, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Composure, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health
★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Demography, Pharmacotherapy, Psychology, Culture
★ 4.8 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology
★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Hospice, Medication Administration, Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science, Epidemiology
★ 4.7 (525) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Decision Making, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Neurology, Scientific Methods
★ 4.7 (826) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Design, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Sensitivity
★ 4.7 (384) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months