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Child Psychology Courses

Child psychology courses can help you learn developmental milestones, emotional regulation, behavioral assessment, and the impact of environment on child growth. You can build skills in effective communication with children, understanding attachment styles, and implementing intervention strategies. Many courses introduce tools such as observational techniques, standardized assessments, and play therapy methods, that support applying your knowledge in real-life situations and supporting children's mental health and development.


Popular Child Psychology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Baby Care

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Family Support, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet

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    University of Florida

    The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Care Management, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, First Aid, Psychology

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    ESSEC Business School

    Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Psychology, Sociology, Innovation, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change

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    University of Pennsylvania

    FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Technology Strategies, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Regulations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour

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    University of Zurich

    An Intuitive Introduction to Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Risk Analysis, Finance

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    Emory University

    Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Consulting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Storytelling, Sales Presentations, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Business Research, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving, Consultative Approaches

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    University of Geneva

    A life with ADHD

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, School Psychology, Behavioral Management, Occupational Therapy, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacology, Clinical Assessment

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Serious Gaming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Program Evaluation, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences

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    University of Copenhagen

    The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Adaptability, Community Health, Child Health, Environmental Issue, Clinical Trials

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

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    The University of Sydney

    Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Research, Communication

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    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness

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

  • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
  • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida
  • Diversity and inclusion in the workplace: ESSEC Business School
  • FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations: University of Pennsylvania
  • An Intuitive Introduction to Probability: University of Zurich
  • Management Consulting: Emory University
  • A life with ADHD: University of Geneva
  • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health : University of Copenhagen
  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania

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