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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


  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Pediatric First Aid, Stress First Aid, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Working With Children, Child Development, Social Work

    ★ 4.9 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Florida

    The Science of Training Young Athletes

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Coaching, Athletic Training, Pediatrics, Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Child Development, Human Musculoskeletal System, Working With Children, Anatomy, Training Programs, Injury Prevention, Coordination, Planning

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

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Personal Development, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology

    ★ 4.5 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Positivity, Personal Attributes, Overcoming Obstacles, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Psychology

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Visionary, Human Development, Community Development, Constructive Feedback, Experimentation

    ★ 4.9 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Investment Banking, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Risk, Financial Management, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Capital Markets, Finance, Equities, Banking, Portfolio Management, Investments, Bank Regulations, Behavioral Economics, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (32K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Introduction to Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Research, Psychology, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (9.7K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Industrial Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Performance Analysis, Staff Management, Performance Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, People Development, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Team Motivation, Human Resources Management and Planning

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Y

    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Productivity, Parent Communication, Personal Care, Prioritization, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Personal Development, Family Support, Meditation & Breathwork, Child Development, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health, Self-Awareness

    ★ 5 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Infant Care, Childhood Education and Development, Self-Awareness, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Self-Discipline, Psychology, Social Skills, Empathy, Creativity, Sensory Systems Analysis

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

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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Salud mental y atención psicosocial

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse, Stress First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity

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

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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Human Development, Research, Clinical Psychology, Human Learning, Psychiatry, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mental Health, Culture, Sociology, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Behavioral Health, Learning Theory, Biology, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions: University of Pennsylvania
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Financial Markets: Yale University
  • Introduction to Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
  • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
  • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva

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