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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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      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
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Psychology, Policy Analysis, Resilience, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Anatomy, Empathy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Presentations, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Microsoft PowerPoint, Conflict Management, Collaborative Software, Target Audience, Professional Development, Client Services, Personal Development, Social Skills, Expectation Management, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Peer Review, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Storytelling, Business Valuation, Target Market, Risk Analysis, Market Opportunities, Customer Demand Planning, Proposal Development, Brand Strategy, New Product Development, Finance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Industrial Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Talent Management, Job Analysis, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Employee Training, Team Motivation, Human Resources, Performance Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, Java, Java Programming, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Cryptography, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Software Design

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

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

      Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Working With Children, Positive Behavior Support, Teaching, Education and Training, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Human Development, Research, Curiosity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Behavioral Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Decision-Making, Finance, Economics, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Psychology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Employee Coaching, Product Roadmaps, Coaching, Team Management, Interviewing Skills, Influencing, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, First Aid, Pediatrics, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Psychology, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Behavioral Economics, Cultural Diversity, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Corporate Finance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
    • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
    • Behavioral Finance: Duke University
    • Agile Project Management: Google

    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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