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      Peking University

      Management Communication 管理沟通

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Strategic Communication, Team Management, Communication, Business Communication, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychology

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      The University of Sydney

      Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Research, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Program Standards, Planning, Reliability, Analytical Skills, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Child Health, Working With Children, Physical Therapy, Family Support, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      861 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.4
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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Business Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG Risks and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Investments, Return On Investment, Sustainable Business, Governance, Sustainability Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      765 reviews

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      University of Geneva

      Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle

      Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Learning Strategies, Research, Research Methodologies, Psychology, Media and Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Safety Culture, Influencing, Neurology, Psychology

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 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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      University of Michigan

      Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon

      Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Investments, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Risk Management, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
    • Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone: The University of Sydney
    • Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
    • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
    • Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers: University of Pennsylvania
    • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle: University of Geneva
    • The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    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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