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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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      The University of Edinburgh

      Introduction to Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Physics, Political Sciences, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Science and Research

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Medical Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Pathology, Biology, Molecular Biology

      4.9
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      3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      De-Mystifying Mindfulness

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Mental Concentration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trauma Care

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Leadership, Team Motivation, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Human Resource Strategy, Brand Awareness, Strategic Marketing, Performance Measurement, Dashboard, Global Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Employee Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Scientific Methods, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Stress Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      459 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Empathy, Research Methodologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Psychology, Child Development, Mental Health, Decision Making, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Clinical Psychology, Scientific Methods, Neurology

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Pharmacotherapy, Care Coordination, Psychotherapy, Risk Analysis

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Application Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Psychology, Culture, Student Services, Anthropology, Rapport Building, Student Support and Services

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
    • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
    • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
    • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Università Bocconi
    • Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour: University of London
    • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
    • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior : Fractal Analytics
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
    • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University

    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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