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      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Human Development, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Data Collection, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

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      514 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Natural Language Processing, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Vocabulary, Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Human Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Human Development, Differentiated Instruction, Neurology, Diversity Awareness, Psychology

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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods, Human Learning, Human Development, Learning Theory, Culture, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Research Design, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Analytical Skills, Anthropology

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      The science of mind and decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Psychiatry

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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Social Sciences, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistics, Probability, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Research

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • 發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology): National Taiwan University
    • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
    • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior : Fractal Analytics
    • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
    • Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers: University of Cambridge
    • Introduction to Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge

    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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