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    Find the Best Child Psychology Course for Your Goals

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      American Psychological Association

      Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Statistics, Analytical Skills, Data Literacy, Psychology, Research Design, Research

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Surveys, Behavioral Health, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Public Health, Behavioral Economics, Instagram, Survey Creation, Facebook, Research, Experimentation, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Cooking, Food and Beverage, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Environment, Child Health, Clinical Trials, Research Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Child Health, Environmental Issue, Molecular Biology, Preventative Care, Neurology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      245 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Gestión de Proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Project Controls, Quality Monitoring, Change Management, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Columbia University

      Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Securities Trading, Applied Mathematics, Investment Banking, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Probability, Cash Flows, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success Project

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Report Writing, Communication, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Risk Analysis, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IE Business School

      Estrategia de marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Survey Creation, Product Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Planning, Data Collection, Product Strategy, Target Market, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Risk Management, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Reliability, Process Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Effective Altruism

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Social Justice, Behavioral Economics, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      750 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      The Economics of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Emerging Technologies, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Production Process

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Xbox

      Xbox Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Product Planning, User Interface (UI), Competitive Analysis, Product Roadmaps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Product Management, Design Thinking, Mockups, Consumer Behaviour, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Quality Assurance and Control

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
    • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health : University of Copenhagen
    • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Gestión de Proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives : Columbia University
    • Career Success Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Estrategia de marketing: IE Business School
    • Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Effective Altruism: Princeton University

    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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