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      LearnKartS

      Risk Strategy and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Conflict Management, Risk Control, Business Risk Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Structure

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Innovación en el mundo corporativo

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Creativity, Organizational Structure, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour

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      60 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentos de los Clientes y la Competencia con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Target Market, B2B Sales, Market Opportunities, Price Negotiation, Market Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Business-To-Consumer

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Human Decision Making and its Biases

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Algorithms, Probability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Health Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Telehealth, Economics, Trend Analysis

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Business Risk Management, Peer Review, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Social Sciences, Equities, Risk Management, Corporate Sustainability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Risk Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Coaching Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, People Development, Empowerment, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Problem Solving, Goal Setting

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Leadership, Organizational Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Capital, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Neurology

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      22 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Operations Research, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Governance and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cyber Security Policies, Disaster Recovery, Information Systems Security, Governance, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Performance Metric

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Risk Strategy and Planning:Ā LearnKartS
    • Innovación en el mundo corporativo:Ā UBITS
    • Fundamentos de los Clientes y la Competencia con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women:Ā Goldman Sachs
    • Human Decision Making and its Biases:Ā Fractal Analytics
    • An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System:Ā Northeastern University
    • Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business:Ā Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
    • GenAI for Risk Management Essentials:Ā Coursera Instructor Network
    • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment:Ā University of California, Irvine
    • Coaching Skills:Ā Packt
    • The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations:Ā University of Colorado Boulder

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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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