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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 Michigan

      Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage, Product Improvement, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Product Design, Environmental Science, Public Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Monitoring, Spreadsheet Software, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Pollution Prevention

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Physics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Components, Mechanics, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra

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      220 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Positivity, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Positive Behavior Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease

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

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

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      Peking University

      Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Maternal Health, Clinical Nutrition, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, First Aid

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Mentaliser : de la théorie à l’intervention clinique

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Child Development, Psychology, Human Development, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Mindfulness, Neurology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      204 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Evaluación de Proyectos de Inversión

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

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      507 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      What is Qualitative Research?

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Analytical Skills

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Risk governance: Manage the risks

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Governance, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, International Finance, Corporate Finance, Stakeholder Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Software Engineering Tools, Software Testing, Software Development Methodologies, DevOps, Code Review, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Communication, Cloud Computing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: Rice University
    • Salud mental y atención comunitaria: Universidad de los Andes
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
    • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
    • Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease: Rice University
    • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
    • Mentaliser : de la théorie à l’intervention clinique: University of Geneva
    • Evaluación de Proyectos de Inversión: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • What is Qualitative Research?: American Psychological Association

    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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