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    Child psychology courses can help you learn how children grow, think, feel, and behave by exploring cognitive, emotional, and social development.

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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create a Lesson Plan in Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Document Management, Organizational Skills, Instructional Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Empathy, Stress Management, Resilience, Professional Development, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Analyzing and Underwriting Corporate Credit in India

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Risk Analysis, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Analysis, Cash Flows

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      The Learning Innovation Network

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Higher Education, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Planning, General Networking, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      القرارات الاستثمارية باستخدام معيار صافي القيمة الحالية

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investments, Decision Making, Business Mathematics, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, People Management, Teamwork, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IE Business School

      From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Solutions, Problem Solving, Service Design, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Teamwork, User Research, Collaboration, Product Development, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      F

      FAIR Institute

      Advancing FAIR™ within Risk Management Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Governance, Automation, Benchmarking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Columbia University

      Pets, Politics and Pandemics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cognitive flexibility, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Curiosity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Projektrisiken und -änderungen managen

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Project Performance, Project Documentation, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Risk-Based and White-Box Test Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Code Coverage, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Unit Testing, Test Tools, Test Planning, Integration Testing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Patient Safety, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Informatics, Decision Making, Health Technology, Teamwork, Reliability, Problem Solving, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

    • How to Create a Lesson Plan in Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Analyzing and Underwriting Corporate Credit in India: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Learning Innovation Network: Politecnico di Milano
    • القرارات الاستثمارية باستخدام معيار صافي القيمة الحالية: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types: University of Maryland, College Park
    • From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity: IE Business School
    • Advancing FAIR™ within Risk Management Programs: FAIR Institute
    • Pets, Politics and Pandemics: Columbia University
    • Projektrisiken und -änderungen managen: University of California, Irvine

    Why Learn Child Psychology?

    Child psychology focuses on understanding how children develop from infancy through adolescence. It examines learning, behavior, emotional well-being, and relationships to support healthy growth. Learning child psychology can help you better support children in educational, clinical, or caregiving settings and build a foundation for careers in psychology, education, or child development.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Child Psychology

    Top options include Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing from Yale University, Understanding Child Development from the Utrecht University, and ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students from the University at Buffalo. These courses explore emotional, social, and cognitive development, as well as parenting and behavioral strategies.‎

    Yes. Many child psychology courses offer a free audit option. This allows learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how children develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually from infancy through adolescence. Topics may include attachment theory, learning behaviors, parenting strategies, and how to support healthy psychological growth in different environments.‎

    No prior experience is required for most beginner-level courses. They are designed to introduce core concepts in a clear and accessible way, whether you're a caregiver, educator, healthcare provider, or simply interested in child development.‎

    Yes. Courses in child psychology can support career paths in teaching, early childhood education, counseling, social work, and pediatric healthcare. They can also serve as a foundation for further study in psychology or developmental science.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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