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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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      Universidad de Chile

      Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Risk Analysis, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

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      Mixed · 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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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la Psicología

      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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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      What is Qualitative Research?

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Analytical Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Universidad de Palermo

      Psicología 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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Better Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Psychology, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Psicología

      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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Less Stress, Better Health

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health, Scientific Methods, Social Skills, Problem Solving, Biology, Cardiology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Psicología Positiva: La Ciencia de la Felicidad

      Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Resilience, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Mindfulness, Positive Behavior Support, Human Development, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Concentration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, School Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Human Development, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Cognition sociale

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Experimentation, Neurology, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes : Universidad de Chile
    • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: American Psychological Association
    • Fundamentos de la Psicología: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • What is Qualitative Research?: American Psychological Association
    • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
    • Psicología del Aprendizaje: Universidad de Palermo
    • Better Learning: American Psychological Association
    • Psicología : Universidad de Palermo
    • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
    • Psicología Positiva: La Ciencia de la Felicidad: Universidades Anáhuac

    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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