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: 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

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Competency, Language Learning, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Human Development, Psychology, Child Development, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Disabilities, Advocacy, Mental Health, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Pharmacology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Neurology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychology, Precision Medicine, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Emerging Technologies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Sociology, Child Development, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Family Planning, Education and Training, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Community Health, Human Development, Child Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Adaptive Equipment, Workplace inclusivity, Social Skills, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Research, Child Development, Education Software and Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Appeals, Case Law, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Child Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months