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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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      The University of Edinburgh

      Intellectual Humility: Science

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Empathy, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Child Development, Social Sciences

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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Training and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Leadership, Nursing, Learning Strategies, Mentorship, Health Informatics, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Needs Assessment, Coaching, Educational Materials

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Management, Media and Communications, Risk Analysis, Community Development, Vulnerability, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Child Health, Working With Children, Pediatrics, Nursing Care, Health Assessment, Patient Evaluation, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Vital Signs, Laboratory Testing, Patient Education and Support, Safety Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Human Development, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Psychology, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology, Science and Research, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Research, Mental Health, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Course Development, Design Thinking, Motivational Skills, Adult Learning Principles, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Storyboarding, Student-Centred Learning, Prototyping, Analysis, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, Behavioral Economics, Budgeting, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Financial Planning, Finance, Human Capital, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Duke University

      Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Product Development, Customer Insights, Business Transformation, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Market Trend, Customer experience strategy (CX), Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Customer Engagement, Market Analysis, Business Technologies, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Agile Methodology

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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Physical Therapy, Anatomy, Research, Biology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Supporting Families and Caregivers

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Nursing and Patient Care, Family Therapy, Working With Children, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Stress Management, Interpersonal Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Marketing Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Marketing Analytics, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Target Market, Market Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 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

    • Intellectual Humility: Science: The University of Edinburgh
    • Nursing Informatics Training and Education: University of Minnesota
    • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
    • Newborn Capstone: University of Colorado System
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
    • Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks: University of Michigan
    • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations: Duke University
    • Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer: Macquarie University
    • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University

    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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