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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


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Physiology, Habit Formation, Productivity, Psychology, Motion Arguments, Oral Expression, Blood Pressure, Time Management, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    ★ 4.8 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills, Social Studies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Intelligence, Research

    ★ 4.7 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Cognitive Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Research Design, Research, Human Learning, Deductive Reasoning, Sensory Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, Mental Concentration, Learning Strategies, Multitasking, Emotional Intelligence, Experimentation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Research

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Experimentation, Health Education, Learning Theory

    ★ 4.8 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Related To Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Moralities of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Child Development, Science and Research

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decision Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Persuasive Communication

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Statistical Methods for Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Research Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Probability

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health

    ★ 4.9 (502) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Child Development, Learning Theory, Family Law, Biology, Health Education, Prenatal Care

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Legal Proceedings, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

  • Student Success: American Psychological Association
  • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
  • Cognitive Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships: American Psychological Association
  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Disorders Related To Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
  • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
  • Statistical Methods for Psychological Research: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University

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