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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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      Emory University

      Introduction to Social Media Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Data Mining, Social Media Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis Software

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, Risk Management, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, NIST 800-53, Legal Risk, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Document Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Payment Systems, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Accountability, Financial Controls, Program Implementation, Care Coordination, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Emerging Technologies, Life Sciences, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Psychology, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Neurology, General Science and Research, Biology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Process Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environment Health And Safety, Chemistry, Accident Prevention, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      General Academic English

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Economics, Engineering Practices, Psychology, English Language, Environmental Science, Business Management, Literacy, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Supporting Families and Caregivers

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Nursing and Patient Care, Family Therapy, Working With Children, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Stress Management, Interpersonal Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Planning with Climate Change in Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Water Resources, Land Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Community Development, Risk Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Civil Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Economic Development, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Learning Theory, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Working With Children, Student Support and Services, Special Education, Psychosocial Assessments, Teaching, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Empowerment

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Self-Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Behavior Management, Psychology, Relationship Building, Biology, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Social Media Analytics: Emory University
    • Security and Risk Management: Packt
    • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
    • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
    • Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity: University of California, Davis
    • General Academic English: Tsinghua University
    • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University
    • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: 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.

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