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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 Colorado System

      Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Communications

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Liderazgo e innovación

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Problem Solving, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Video Production, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Collaboration

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      Dartmouth College

      Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Exercise Science, Child Development, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Biology, Experimentation, Cultural Diversity, 3D Modeling, Ancient History, Scientific Visualization

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Behavioral Design

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Human Centered Design, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Social Sciences, Design and Product, Research Design, Decision Making, Case Studies, Business Ethics

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      18 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      How to Create a Good Business

      Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Training, Business Research, Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Program Evaluation

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Science and Technology of China

      åˆ›ę–°ę€ē»“

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Innovation, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Productivity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Supply And Demand, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Decision Making, Human Learning, Usability, Psychology, Human Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      4.9
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data Science for Health Research

      Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Import/Export

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      9 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, B2B Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      PwC India

      GST - when, where, who and how much?

      Skills you'll gain: Tax Preparation, Accounting, Tax Management, Sales Tax, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Problem Solving

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

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

    • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood:Ā University of Colorado System
    • Liderazgo e innovación:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism:Ā Dartmouth College
    • Behavioral Design:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerĆŗ
    • How to Create a Good Business:Ā University of Michigan
    • åˆ›ę–°ę€ē»“:Ā University of Science and Technology of China
    • Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business:Ā Rice University
    • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation:Ā University of Michigan
    • Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations:Ā Arizona State University
    • Data Science for Health Research:Ā University of Michigan

    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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