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.

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Decision Making, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, File I/O, Web Development, Program Development, Open Source Technology, Data Processing, Database Application, Data Structures, User Interface (UI)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), User Provisioning, Verification And Validation, User Accounts, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Devops Tools, DevOps, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Technical Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, digital literacy, Information Management, Safety and Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Advocacy, Community Development, Empowerment, Action Oriented, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ajax, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Application Development, Emerging Technologies, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Cryptography, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Transaction Processing, Data Structures, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Portfolio Management, Team Oriented, Program Development, Peer Review, Communication, Healthcare Project Management, Quality Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Clinical Informatics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Leadership Development, Team Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks