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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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      Google

      Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management Life Cycle, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Goal Setting, Quality Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Communications, Project Estimation, Timelines, Project Documentation, Interviewing Skills, Requirements Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Problem Solving

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      Wesleyan University

      Creating Behavioral Change

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Research, Scientific Methods, Learning Theory, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting

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

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      Google

      Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research

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

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Human Machine Interfaces, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Creativity, Risk Management Framework, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Application Development

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

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      University of Virginia

      Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Customer Insights, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, A/B Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Business Statistics and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analytics, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Statistics, Histogram, Pivot Tables And Charts, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Probability Distribution, Graphing, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Analytics, Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Psicología

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Creativity, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Culture, Cognitive flexibility, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Stress Management, Diversity Awareness

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

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      University of Virginia

      Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Risk Analysis, Scheduling, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Kanban Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Web Content, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Psychological Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage, Resilience, Compassion, Teamwork, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Relationship Building, Innovation, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google
    • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
    • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
    • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
    • Business Statistics and Analysis: Rice University
    • Psicología : Universidad de Palermo
    • Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management: University of Virginia

    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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