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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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      Duke University

      Sports and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Anthropology, International Relations, World History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Google Gemini, Generative AI, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Problem Solving, Planning, Communication

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

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      University of Colorado System

      Developing an Agile Team

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Virtual Teams, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Social Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      533 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Public Health, Conflict Management, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Child Welfare

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, European History, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Marketing in a Digital World

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, MarTech, Digital Transformation, Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Consumer Behaviour, Product Development, Product Promotion, Innovation, Customer Engagement

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Strategy, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Team Leadership, People Development, Business Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Strategic Thinking

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      #talkmentalillness

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Advocacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Demography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Higher Education, Child Development, Goal Setting, Curriculum Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

    • Sports and Society: Duke University
    • Accelerate Your Job Search with AI: Google
    • Developing an Agile Team: University of Colorado System
    • Understanding Violence: Emory University
    • Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors: University of Pennsylvania
    • Marketing in a Digital World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
    • Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership: Macquarie University
    • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan 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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