Child psychology courses can help you learn developmental milestones, emotional regulation, behavioral assessment, and the impact of environment on child growth. You can build skills in effective communication with children, understanding attachment styles, and implementing intervention strategies. Many courses introduce tools such as observational techniques, standardized assessments, and play therapy methods, that support applying your knowledge in real-life situations and supporting children's mental health and development.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research Design, Research, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Human Learning, Science and Research, Sensory Systems Analysis, Culture, Decision Intelligence, Case Studies, Experimentation, Data Collection
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Psychological Evaluations, Learning Theory, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychological Evaluations, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Evaluation, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Immunology, Crisis Intervention, Health Education, Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Oncology, Health Promotion, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Learning, Research Methodologies, Learning Theory, Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture, Biology, Experimentation, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Research, Psychology, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, Social Justice, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Research, Target Market, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Branding, Culture, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Infant Care, Childhood Education and Development, Self-Awareness, Child Welfare, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Self-Discipline, Psychology, Social Skills, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months