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Child Psychology Courses

Child psychology courses can help you learn developmental milestones, emotional regulation, behavioral assessment, and the impact of environment on child growth. You can build skills in effective communication with children, understanding attachment styles, and implementing intervention strategies. Many courses introduce tools such as observational techniques, standardized assessments, and play therapy methods, that support applying your knowledge in real-life situations and supporting children's mental health and development.

Popular Child Psychology Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Indian School of Business

    A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Psychology, Personal Development, Decision Making, Mindfulness

    4.8 stars, 5.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Culture, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 88 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (88) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of the Self

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Culture

    4.7 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Employee Performance Management, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Resilience, Communication

    4.9 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (61) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Learning Theory, Biology

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Ethics of Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Psychology, Research and Design

    4.9 stars, 88 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

    Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Resilience, Psychology, Creativity, Social Sciences

    4.9 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Forensic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Laboratory Procedures, Molecular Biology

    4.9 stars, 2.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Research Design, Research, Human Learning, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Research Methodologies, Stress Management, Statistical Analysis

    4.6 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Creativity, Human Development, Neurology, Culture, Self-Awareness, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Learning Strategies, Anatomy, Habit Formation, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Scientific Methods

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Justice, Social Skills, Research, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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