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.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decision Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Positivity, Personal Attributes, Overcoming Obstacles, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Product Requirements, Coaching, Team Management, Team Oriented, Team Building, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management Software, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Visionary, Human Development, Community Development, Constructive Feedback, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Health Equity, Social and Human Services, Child Development, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Legal Proceedings, Anthropology, Advocacy, Research, Adjudication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Personal Development, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychological Evaluations, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Evaluation, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Immunology, Crisis Intervention, Health Education, Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months