Developmental psychology courses can help you learn about cognitive development, socialization processes, emotional growth, and the impact of environment on behavior. You can build skills in conducting observational studies, analyzing developmental milestones, and applying psychological theories to real-life situations.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Stress Management
★ 4.8 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
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
★ 4.8 (359) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Child Development, Human Learning, Psychology, Gerontology, Learning Theory, Research, Research Methodologies, Psychosocial Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Physiology, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Immunology
★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Inference, Psychology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Human Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Psychosocial Assessments, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Psychology, Social Sciences, Higher Education, Sociology
★ 5 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Psychology
★ 4.4 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Expert Academy
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

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Maternal Health, Child Health, Prenatal Care, Child Development, Human Development, Infant Care, Postpartum Care, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Mental and Behavioral Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Prenatal Care, Psychology, Culture, Sociology, Pre-Clinical Development, Anatomy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Infant Care, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Persona Development, Personal Development, Human Development, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Resilience, Tenacity, Adaptability, Social Sciences, Sociology, Environment
★ 4.6 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Attributes, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Composure, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Recognizing Others, Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health
★ 4.9 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks