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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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      Emory University

      Consulting Approach to Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Consulting, Data Cleansing, Project Scoping, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Improvement, Consultative Approaches, Analytical Skills, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Lean Six Sigma

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Algorithms, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Resourcefulness, Overcoming Obstacles, Data Structures, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      555 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Culture, Psychology, Human Development, Qualitative Research, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Research, Biology, Advocacy, Healthcare Ethics, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Visual Perception and the Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Motion Graphics, Psychology, Neurology, Biology, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Budgeting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atención comunitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Community Health, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Community Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Community Outreach, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Health, First Aid, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Leadership, Conflict Management, Time Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Disabilities, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Caregiving, Working With Children, Care Coordination, Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Advocacy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Measuring Disease in Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Literacy, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis, Health Policy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      775 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Resilience, Biology, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for Social Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Sustainability Reporting, Socioeconomics, Business Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Ethics, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Governance, Community Development, Investment Management, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      550 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Analítica de Datos en Finanzas​

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Portfolio Management, Investments, Financial Forecasting, Financial Trading, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Analytics, Capital Markets, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Market Trend, Securities Trading, Applied Machine Learning, Equities, Predictive Modeling, Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Consulting Approach to Problem Solving: Emory University
    • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
    • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
    • Visual Perception and the Brain: Duke University
    • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
    • Salud mental y atención comunitaria: Universidad de los Andes
    • People and Soft Skills Assessment : IBM
    • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
    • Measuring Disease in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
    • Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work: University of Toronto

    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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