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    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la Psicología

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Oncology, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Work, Empowerment, Health Care, Human Learning, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Positive Behavior Support, Preventative Care, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      The Business of Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Health Disparities, Financial Statements, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Lean Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Operational Efficiency, Health Policy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      N

      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, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiology, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Experimentation, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Psychology, Network Analysis, Data Processing, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Become an EMT

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiology, Medical Emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medication Administration, Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medical Services, Life Support, Medical History Documentation, First Aid, Child Health, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universidad de Chile

      Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Risk Analysis, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      History of Mental Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Greek and Roman Mythology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Storytelling, Art History, Liberal Arts, World History, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Microeconomics Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Business, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Business Operations, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management, Decision Making, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP). Edición especial COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Stress Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Personal Care, Psychological Evaluations, Community Mental Health Services, Caregiving, Community Outreach, Working With Children, Mindfulness, Adult Learning Principles, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      846 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      American Psychological Association

      Ethics of Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Psychology, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentos de la Psicología: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
    • 發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology): National Taiwan University
    • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
    • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
    • Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes : Universidad de Chile
    • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
    • Greek and Roman Mythology: University of Pennsylvania
    • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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