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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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      ESSEC Business School

      La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Social Justice, Public Policies, Tax Management, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Program Evaluation, Innovation, Sociology, Psychology, Stakeholder Engagement, European History, Ancient History

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

      Skills you'll gain: Food Safety and Sanitation, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Health And Safety Standards, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Student Engagement, Working With Children, Child Development, Pedagogy, Human Learning, Learning Styles, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Classroom Management, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Community Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Health Systems, Social Justice, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Epidemiology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Behavioral Health, Medical History Documentation, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Care, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, World History, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico

      Skills you'll gain: Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Leadership and Management, Positivity, Influencing, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Stress Management, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      463 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Behavior Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Personal Care, Resilience, Patience, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Concentration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      367 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Real Estate Financial Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Real Estate, Investment Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Risk Management, Investments, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Operating Expense

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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Economics, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Strategy

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Mind and Machine

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computational Thinking, Game Theory, Statistical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Probability Distribution, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Human Development, Analytical Skills, Network Model, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Test Case, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Risk Analysis, Engineering Practices, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Process Analysis, Safety and Security, Estimation, Reliability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
    • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
    • Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease: Rice University
    • Real Estate Financial Modeling: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College

    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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