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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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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness

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      254 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Global Adolescent Health

      Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Manejo moderno de la caries dental

      Skills you'll gain: Cavity Prevention, Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      302 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      市场营销概论 (中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Business Leadership, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative Model Architectures, Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Data Strategy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      332 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo y comunicación

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Computer Science, Test Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Evaluación de Proyectos de Inversión

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Project Risk Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, User Research, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Generative AI, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Data Synthesis, Qualitative Research, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Business Consulting

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Superar el estrés rompiendo mitos

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Mental Health, Personal Development, Crisis Management, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Physiology, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wharton Business Foundations Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Peer Review, Analysis, Business Planning, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Case Studies, Project Design, Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Business, Consumer Behaviour, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      394 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
    • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
    • Manejo moderno de la caries dental: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 市场营销概论 (中文版): University of Pennsylvania
    • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
    • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
    • Liderazgo y comunicación: Universidad de Palermo
    • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
    • Evaluación de Proyectos de Inversión: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics

    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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