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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


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Sensory Systems Analysis, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research, Instructional Strategies

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Stress First Aid, First Aid, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Assistance, Preventative Care

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    University of Minnesota

    Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Science and Research, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Risk Analysis, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

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    Yale University

    Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    EDUCBA

    Marketing Psychology & Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Strategic Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Business, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

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    University of Cambridge

    The science of mind and decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence

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    157 reviews

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    Yale University

    Moralities of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Child Development, Science and Research

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    University of Alberta

    Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Conflict Management, Safety Culture, Team Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Leadership and Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Resilience, Communication

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

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    289 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Anxiety and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Treatment, Physiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    The neuropsychology of decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

  • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos : Universidad de Palermo
  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
  • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
  • Marketing Psychology & Consumer Behavior: EDUCBA
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
  • Workplace Psychological Health and Safety: University of Alberta
  • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association

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