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Behavioral Psychology Courses

Behavioral psychology courses can help you learn about cognitive biases, reinforcement techniques, and the impact of environment on behavior. You can build skills in conducting behavioral assessments, designing interventions, and analyzing behavioral data. Many courses introduce tools such as surveys, observational methods, and statistical software, that support evaluating behavioral patterns and implementing effective strategies in various settings, from education to organizational behavior.

Popular Behavioral Psychology Courses and Certifications


  • W

    Wesleyan University

    History of Mental Illness

    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 stars, 155 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

    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 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : diagnostic

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Family Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Communication Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Infant Care, Disabilities, Child Development

    4.9 stars, 831 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (831) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Mitigation, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, World History, International Relations, Security Strategy, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Social Impact, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Socioeconomics, Analysis, Political Sciences, Biology

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software

    4.2 stars, 3.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (3.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Branding and Customer Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Journey Mapping, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Internal Communications, Subcontracting, Managed Services, Supplier Management

    4.7 stars, 569 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

    4.9 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Professional Communication & Executive Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Tenacity, Organizational Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Executive Presence, Teamwork, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Communication, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Growth Strategies, Presentations

    4.7 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (63) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Decision Making, Psychiatry, Neurology, Scientific Methods

    4.7 stars, 826 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Operations Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Operational Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Operations Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Tree Learning, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    4.7 stars, 5.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (5.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Web Scraping, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
  • Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : diagnostic: University of Geneva
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
  • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
  • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania
  • Branding and Customer Experience: IE Business School
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Professional Communication & Executive Presence: EDUCBA
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh

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