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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Gerontology, Psychotherapy, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Managing Stress and Time

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Expectation Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Prioritization, Adaptability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Behavioral Health, Human Development, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Life Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Research, Epidemiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      593 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      R

      Relay Graduate School of Education

      Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Positivity, Teaching, Education and Training, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Growth Mindedness, Research, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Persistence, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      941 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Care, Resilience, Mental Health, Lifelong Learning, Preventative Care, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Environment and Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Series on Personal Development Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Tenacity, Courage, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Assertiveness, Willingness To Learn, Independent Thinking, Self-Motivation, Open Mindset, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Geneva

      A life with ADHD

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Family Therapy, Organizational Skills, Human Development, Mental Health, Parent Communication, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Administration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Peking University

      Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Toileting, Caregiving, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education and Support, Vital Signs, Patient Treatment, First Aid

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Education and Training, Growth Mindedness, Physical Therapy, Human Factors, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      936 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Minnesota

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

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Research, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      730 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Psychological Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Courage, Empowerment, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Teamwork, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Creative Problem-Solving, Curiosity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Enhancing Communication with Remind

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Parent Communication, Communication, Concision, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      69 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular parenting courses

    • Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts
    • Managing Stress and Time: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
    • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education
    • Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care: University of California, Irvine
    • How to Series on Personal Development Topics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • A life with ADHD: University of Geneva
    • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
    • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
    • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota

    Frequently Asked Questions about Parenting

    It's important to learn about parenting if you have a personal or professional interest in raising children. The basics such as newborn baby care, breastfeeding, and child nutrition may be of the most interest to parents or child care providers. There is a significant overlap between parenting topics and issues related to family cooking, social-emotional learning, and gender identity. Some topics tie to specific issues that children may have, such as being on the autism spectrum or being deaf. Learning and development are other topics that are related to raising children and to other fields. For example, music education is of interest to elementary teachers and to many parents.‎

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    Online courses can help you learn parenting by giving you exposure to the current leading thoughts about the physical and emotional care of children. Video lectures from leading experts, readings of the latest research, and online class discussions will help you gain an understanding of the concepts. Quizzes and projects will help you assess and demonstrate what you have learned. Some courses will include projects and case studies to help you apply the information to real-world situations. Because of the variety of topics related to parenting that are available, online courses can help you learn about specific situations such as learning differences, social-emotional learning, and inclusion.‎

    Online Parenting courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Parenting skills. Choose from a wide range of Parenting courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

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