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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 Michigan

      AI for Creative Work

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      The Brain and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Computational Thinking, Visual Impairment Education, Experimentation, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Physiology, Biology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      653 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Understanding Obesity

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Student-Centred Learning, Health Disparities, Research, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Peer Review, Psychology, Stress Management, Physiology, Discussion Facilitation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      860 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Plan de Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Lausanne

      Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Arbitration, Culture, Social Sciences, Regulatory Compliance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Risk Management, Process Control, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Intermediate · 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, Physiology, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Customer Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Social Network Analysis, Market Analysis, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Interviewing Skills, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
    • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: American Psychological Association
    • The Brain and Space: Duke University
    • Understanding Obesity: The University of Edinburgh
    • Plan de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo
    • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne
    • Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
    • Applying Data Analytics in Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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