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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 California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Feasibility Studies, Negotiation, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Planning, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Report Writing, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Peer Review, Cost Management, Project Management, Collaboration, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Channel, Brand Awareness, Target Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Psychological Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage, Resilience, Compassion, Teamwork, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Relationship Building, Innovation, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Positivity, Psychological Evaluations, Program Evaluation, Optimism, Personal Development, Positive Behavior Support, Empowerment, Enthusiasm, Compassion, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Psychology, Creativity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Curiosity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      869 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Portfolio Management, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Investments, Finance, Financial Management, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Policy, Behavioral Economics, Risk Management

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Presentations, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Microsoft PowerPoint, Conflict Management, Collaborative Software, Target Audience, Professional Development, Client Services, Personal Development, Social Skills, Expectation Management, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Finanzas personales

      Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Risk Management, Credit Risk, Financial Management, Cash Management, Expense Management, Investments, Cost Reduction, Asset Protection, Consumer Behaviour, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Customer Insights, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, A/B Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 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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      The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Differentiated Instruction, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Emotional Intelligence, Client Services, Accident Prevention, Nutrition Education, Business Planning, Safety Training, Instructing, Billing, Invoicing, Small Business Accounting, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Customer Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Business Analysis, Revenue Management, Descriptive Statistics, Data Collection, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Correlation Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Marketing: University of Pennsylvania
    • Psychological Safety: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
    • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • Finanzas personales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to Corporate Finance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
    • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System

    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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