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Child Development Courses

Child development courses can help you learn child psychology, developmental milestones, and effective parenting strategies. You can build skills in observation techniques, behavior assessment, and creating supportive learning environments. Many courses introduce tools like developmental screening instruments and observational checklists, that support tracking progress and tailoring interventions to meet children's unique needs.

Popular Child Development Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad de Palermo

    Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH)

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Treatment Planning, Pediatrics, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Behavior Management, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Pediatric First Aid, Stress First Aid, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Working With Children, Child Development, Social Work

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Life Sciences, Neurology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Development, Precision Medicine, Disabilities, Child Development, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Pre-Clinical Development, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Science

    Skills you'll gain: Open Mindset, Curiosity, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Personal Attributes, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Human Learning, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    187 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Interactive Learning, Stress First Aid, Time Management, Mental Concentration, Student-Centred Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Neurology, Child Development

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    682 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism, Student Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Teaching, Culture, Digital pedagogy, Parent Communication, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Child Development, Family Support, digital literacy, Collaboration

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Human Development, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    心理学与生活

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Culture, Human Development, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Motivational Skills, Stress Management

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Laboratory Research, Human Development, Exercise Science, Taxonomy, Child Development, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Childbirth, Obstetrics And Gynecology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de educación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Formal Learning, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Teaching, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Human Learning, K-12 pedagogy, Parent Communication, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Working With Children, Teaching, Family Support, Differentiated Instruction, Childhood Education and Development, Parent Communication, Communication Disorders, Advocacy, Language Disorders, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child development courses

  • Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH): Universidad de Palermo
  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto
  • Intellectual Humility: Science: The University of Edinburgh
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
  • 心理学与生活: Nanjing University
  • Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking: Dartmouth College

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