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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Compassion, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Computational Thinking, Visual Impairment Education, Experimentation, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Physiology, Biology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Development, Human Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods, Human Learning, Human Development, Learning Theory, Culture, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Intellectual Property, Art History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Social Justice, Psychology, Stress Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Psychology, Personal Development, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Mindfulness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Learning, Stress Management, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Empathy, Psychology, Social Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks