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    • W

      West Virginia University

      Today’s Music Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Consumer Behaviour, Event Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      ¿Cómo construir mi modelo de negocio?

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Business Development, Resource Allocation, Target Market, Performance Metric, Business Strategy, User Feedback, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for UX Designers

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Wireframing, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), Human Computer Interaction, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence, Persona Development

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Target Market, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Opportunities, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Policy Development, Governance, Vulnerability, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      314 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Virginia

      Pricing Strategy in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Sales Presentations, Market Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Value Propositions, Market Share, Business Economics, B2B Sales

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Developing an Agile Team

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Virtual Teams, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Social Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      512 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Advertising Campaigns

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      600 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Mercados financeiros

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Securities (Finance), Risk Management, Finance, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Insurance, Equities, Governance, Non-Profit Accounting, Derivatives, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IESE Business School

      Marketing: Customer Needs and Wants

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Channel, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Communication Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      475 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Hearing Loss in Children

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Public Health, Child Development, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Surgery, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Project Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Today’s Music Industry: West Virginia University
    • ¿Cómo construir mi modelo de negocio?: Universidad de los Andes
    • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Product Management: Universidad de Palermo
    • Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Pricing Strategy in Practice: University of Virginia
    • Developing an Agile Team: University of Colorado System
    • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Mercados financeiros: Yale University
    • Marketing: Customer Needs and Wants: IESE Business School

    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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