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.

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Special Education, Parent Communication, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Working With Children, Speech Therapy, Child Development, Psychological Evaluations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Research, Group Therapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Child Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Coaching, Athletic Training, Pediatrics, Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Anatomy, Training Programs, Injury Prevention, Coordination, Nutrition and Diet, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Adult Education, Formal Learning, Economic Development, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Family Support, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication, Empathy, Child Development, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Behavior Management, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Family Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Mindfulness, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Laboratory Research, Human Development, Child Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Spatial Data Analysis, Orthopedics, Scientific Visualization, Timelines
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Child Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Advocacy, Non-Verbal Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Pediatrics, Psychotherapy, Primary Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases, Psychiatric Assessments, Child Development, Public Health, Patient Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Gerontology, Social Skills, Child Development, Socioeconomics, Personal Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Development, Human Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months