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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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      Wesleyan University

      Creating Behavioral Change

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychology, Experimentation, Learning Theory, Goal Setting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la PsicologĂ­a

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Oncology, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Work, Empowerment, Health Care, Human Learning, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Positive Behavior Support, Preventative Care, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture

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      458 reviews

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      Illinois Tech

      Industrial Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Research, Scientific Methods, Employee Training, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Mental Health Therapies, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Working With Children, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Biology, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Research

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

      Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Growth Mindedness, Education and Training, Research, Human Development, Creativity

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Surveys, Research, Research and Design, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Psychology, Sampling (Statistics)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atenciĂłn psicosocial

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, First Aid, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Community Outreach, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      PsicologĂ­a

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Creativity, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Culture, Cognitive flexibility, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Stress Management, Diversity Awareness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Motivational Skills, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Employee Engagement, Kanban Principles, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Adaptability, Accountability, Coaching

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Primeros Auxilios PsicolĂłgicos

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, First Aid, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Psychology, Stress Management

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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      PsicologĂ­a del Aprendizaje

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Behavior Management, Psychology, Education and Training, Learning Strategies, School Psychology, Social Sciences, Childhood Education and Development

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
    • Fundamentos de la PsicologĂ­a: TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey
    • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
    • Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts
    • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: American Psychological Association
    • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
    • Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • Salud mental y atenciĂłn psicosocial : Universidad de los Andes
    • PsicologĂ­a : Universidad de Palermo
    • Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics: Coursera Instructor Network

    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.

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