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      University of California, Irvine

      Types of Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Teamwork, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Unilever

      Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Improvement, Data Management, Data Lakes, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      532 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Independent Thinking, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Leadership, Resilience, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Research Methodologies, Packaging and Labeling, Product Knowledge, Sustainability Standards, Innovation, Global Marketing, Supply And Demand, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Coordination

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      447 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Budgeting, General Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Security Awareness, Psychology, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      The Economics of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Responsible AI, Automation, Labor Relations, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Policy Analysis, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Merchandising

      Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Retail Management, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Business Development, Sales Strategy, Analysis, Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Initiative and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Drive Engagement, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      476 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Effective Altruism

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Research, Program Evaluation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      763 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Nursing, Patient Transport, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Pathology, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Types of Conflict: University of California, Irvine
    • Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst: Unilever
    • Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders: MedCerts
    • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
    • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to Merchandising: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico: Tecnológico de Monterrey

    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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