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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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      University of Alberta

      Science Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Trabajar para ser feliz

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Personal Development, Family Support, Empowerment, Compassion, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      634 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Analytics for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Physics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Components, Mechanics, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      733 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Curriculum Development, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Digital Transformation, Digital Media Strategy, Technical Documentation, Creativity, Virtual Environment, Continuous Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Biases and Portfolio Selection

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Portfolio Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Dynamics, Capital Markets, Decision Making, Finance, Market Analysis, Psychology, Performance Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Positive Behavior Support

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      501 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Marketing, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements, Health Policy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      761 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
    • Trabajar para ser feliz: Universidad Austral
    • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: Rice University
    • Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional: University of California, Davis
    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
    • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Biases and Portfolio Selection: Rice 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.

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