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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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Peer Review, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Financial Accounting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Human Machine Interfaces, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Creativity, Risk Management Framework, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Application Development

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Anthropology, Research Methodologies, Research, Liberal Arts, English Language, Psychology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Sociology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Mindfulness, Motivational Skills, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Stress Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, School Psychology, Occupational Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      512 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Investment and Portfolio Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Finance, Performance Measurement, Investments, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Peer Review, Performance Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Management, Benchmarking, Futures Exchange, Risk Appetite, Market Dynamics

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Creativity, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Decision Making, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Business Statistics and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analytics, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Statistics, Histogram, Pivot Tables And Charts, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Probability Distribution, Graphing, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Analytics, Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Risk Analysis, Scheduling, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Kanban Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la Psicología

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Oncology, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Work, Empowerment, Health Care, Human Learning, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Positive Behavior Support, Preventative Care, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      447 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships: American Psychological Association
    • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
    • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
    • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
    • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
    • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • Business Statistics and Analysis: Rice University
    • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: 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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