Child psychology courses can help you learn developmental milestones, emotional regulation, behavioral assessment, and the impact of environment on child growth. You can build skills in effective communication with children, understanding attachment styles, and implementing intervention strategies. Many courses introduce tools such as observational techniques, standardized assessments, and play therapy methods, that support applying your knowledge in real-life situations and supporting children's mental health and development.

University of Minnesota
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Child Health, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Psychotherapy, Rapport Building, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Case Studies, Clinical Psychology, Problem Solving, Mental Health Counseling, Relationship Building, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Interactive Learning, Patient Evaluation, Psychological Evaluations, Cultural Sensitivity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Investigation, Case Studies, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Pathology, Molecular Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Psychiatry, Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Personal Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Creativity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Substance Abuse, Empowerment, Relationship Building, Exercise Therapy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Working With Children, School Counseling, Personal Development, Stress Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Relationship Building, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Student Support and Services, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Crisis Intervention, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Self-Awareness, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Self-Discipline, Psychology, Social Skills, Empathy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Insights, Target Market, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Consumer Behaviour
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months