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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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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Empathy, Positive Behavior Support, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Psychology, Creativity, Curiosity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Investments, Financial Regulation, Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Equities, Underwriting, Securities (Finance), Lending and Underwriting, Market Dynamics, Governance, Insurance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Geneva

      Développement psychologique de l'enfant

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Empathy, Working With Children, Psychology, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Discipline, Relationship Building, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      781 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Anxiety and Related Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Social Sciences, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Human Learning, Education and Training, Learning Theory, Human Development, Education Software and Technology, Child Development, Psychology, Higher Education, Student Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Language Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Research, Learning Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Coaching, Working With Children, Biology, Child Development, Training Programs, Anatomy, Clinical Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      962 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Empowerment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Mindfulness

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Optimism, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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      University of Colorado System

      Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

      Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Student Support and Services, Positive Behavior Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Trauma Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      881 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions: University of Pennsylvania
    • Financial Markets: Yale University
    • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
    • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
    • Anxiety and Related Disorders: American Psychological Association
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
    • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania

    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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