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    Find the Best Child Psychology Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Geneva

      Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Mental Concentration, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Working With Children, Neurology, Child Development, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Operations Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Operations Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Optimization, Decision Making, Decision Tree Learning, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Psychology, Anthropology, Human Learning, Human Development, Machine Learning, Science and Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Knowledge Accelerators

      Customer Service Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Customer Support, Desktop Support, Technical Communication, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Issue Tracking, Rapport Building, Patience, Empathy, Time Management, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Washington

      Introduction to Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Composure, Instructional Design, Stress Management, Education Software and Technology, Organizational Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of Tokyo

      Welcome to Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Probability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rice University

      Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Personal Development, Resilience, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      822 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Equities, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Investments, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Preventative Care, Pediatrics, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Parent Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Care, Personal Development, Child Development, Positive Behavior Support, Resilience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      American Psychological Association

      Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Concision, Psychology, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Health, Scientific Methods, Organizational Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Talent Management, Systems Analysis, Job Analysis, Analysis

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      768 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges: University of Geneva
    • Operations Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Introduction to Public Speaking: University of Washington
    • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
    • Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations: Rice University
    • Fundamentals of Finance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding: Stanford University
    • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Child Psychology

    Child Psychology explores the development of perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, persuasion, emotions, and social behavior in children. It also refers to the application of psychological techniques to this age group. The topic encompasses an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of child development, and the various factors that influence it.

    Child Psychology studies can do more than shed light on childcare misconceptions and ineffective parenting strategies—the subject is also critically important to understanding how human development progresses into adulthood. Particularly, Child Psychology is essential when used to foster resilience in children at risk. Learners who successfully apply Child Psychology concepts will be able to help children overcome traumatic experiences, thus increasing their likelihood to thrive in life.‎

    According to research published by Columbia University, mental health issues can start early in a child’s life. Child Psychologists are essential to giving these children the care they need, as well as a number of other careers available to Child Psychology learners. These include School Psychologist, Developmental Psychologist, Academic Researcher, Family Therapist, Juvenile Offender Counselor, Child Mental Health Liaison, and many other professions focusing on the wellbeing of children.‎

    Child Psychology courses provided through Coursera highlight researchers from various disciplines and backgrounds, and how they study child development. Learners get a glimpse into these scientists’ fields of knowledge, illustrating how the theories learned translate into practice.

    Learners can also explore how trauma affects children and the systems they depend on. Diving in further, learners will gain insight into core concepts, research methods, and lessons learned in the last 50 years of resilience research, in addition to how this research is being applied in the real world through interventions that promote resilience. Learners will also have the opportunity to engage in discussions with others who are working with children at risk around the world.‎

    Any experience with children may help you prepare to study child psychology. Whether you're a nanny, a teacher, a counselor, or anyone else who works with children on a personal or professional level, you may have more insight into how they behave and how their minds work. Even if your experience with children is simply being a parent or older sibling, you'll have a leg up on others who study child psychology. Any type of background in psychology may be helpful too. This could include courses you've taken in the past at the high school or college levels, or it may include internships or actual clinical experience.‎

    People who want to better understand children's learning patterns, children's behaviors, or the ways a child's environment impacts them are best suited for a role in child psychology. This could be a parent or grandparent who wants to help their own children. It could be a teacher or nanny who works with children with unique needs and wants tools to help the children within their care thrive. You may be a school counselor, therapist, or child psychologist who is interested in learning more about a specialty within your field. If you're a critical thinker and a good communicator, and you're enthusiastic about helping children with special needs, learning disabilities, or trauma, you're likely suited for a role in the field of child psychology.‎

    Learning child psychology is right for you if you want to help children. No matter your role in a child's life, by learning child psychology, you can help them overcome or learn to live with a traumatic past, a learning disability, or a psychological disorder. You may become a better parent, teacher, or therapist. You can learn more about specific areas of childhood disorders, like autism or dealing with ADHD. You should also consider studying child psychology if you're interested in learning how today's children and the ways in which they think will impact the future of the world.‎

    Online Child Psychology courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Child Psychology skills. With a wide range of Child Psychology classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Child Psychology career skills.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Child Psychology, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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