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  • P

    Pearson

    Human Lifespan Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Human Development, Maternal Health, Child Health, Gerontology, Child Development, Human Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Psychology, Research, Personal Development, Research Methodologies, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Physiology, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    Aging and Family Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Health Care, Health Systems

    4.7 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Medical Privacy, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Gerontology, Relationship Building, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intercultural Competence

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Psychology in the Age of GenAI: The Human Mind and Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, ChatGPT, Active Listening, Data Ethics, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Prompt Engineering, Health And Wellness Coaching, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Communication, Psychology, Generative AI

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Research, Learning Theory

    4.5 stars, 118 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (118) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Patient Safety

    4.8 stars, 687 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (687) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Long Term Care, Caregiving, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Management, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Behavior Management

    4.6 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Pathology

    4.8 stars, 322 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

    4.9 stars, 3.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Healthcare: Responsible Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Health Equity, Model Evaluation, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Patient Safety, AI Security, Data Ethics, Patient Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, Health Technology, Decision Making, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Geriatrics, Pharmacology, Care Coordination, Patient Safety

    4.8 stars, 50 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (50) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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Best free Gerontology courses

High-quality free Gerontology courses you can start today.

  1. 1
    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
    The State University of New YorkMixed3 - 6 Months4.8(687)Free
  2. 2
    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach
    University of TorontoBeginner1 - 3 Months4.6(132)Free
  3. 3
    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology
    University of AlbertaBeginner1 - 3 Months4.9(3,943)Free

Best Gerontology courses from Pearson

Top-rated Gerontology courses offered by Pearson on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Human Lifespan Development
    PearsonIntermediate1 - 3 Months3.8(5)Pearson
  2. 2
    Aging and Family Structures
    PearsonBeginner1 - 4 Weeks5.0(1)Pearson

Best Gerontology certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Gerontology from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Mental Health Care Fundamentals
    MedCertsBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(1,053)Specialization
  2. 2
    Psychology in the Age of GenAI: The Human Mind and Behavior
    CourseraBeginner3 - 6 Months5.0(5)Specialization

Best Gerontology courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Gerontology courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.7(17)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(322)No prerequisites

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