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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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      University of Geneva

      Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Wealth Management, Financial Forecasting, Customer Analysis, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Finance, Performance Reporting, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      414 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Mind and Machine

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computational Thinking, Game Theory, Statistical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Probability Distribution, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Human Development, Analytical Skills, Network Model, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Human Development, Socioeconomics, Human Capital, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Student Engagement, Working With Children, Child Development, Pedagogy, Human Learning, Learning Styles, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Classroom Management, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Health And Safety Standards, Scientific Methods, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Human Centered Design, Generative AI, Ideation, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Data Collection, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, User Feedback, ChatGPT, Usability Testing, Artificial Intelligence, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Consulting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving, Scientific Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change II

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Community Development, Legal Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications, Policy Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      450 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

      Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Investigation, Psychology, Storytelling, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Share, Market Opportunities, Business Intelligence, Market Analysis, Benchmarking, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Supply Chain, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Consulting, Performance Measurement, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Education for the Consumer

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Scientific Methods, Kinesiology, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Science and Research, Clinical Nutrition, Psychology, Life Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Appetite, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, ISO/IEC 27001, Vulnerability Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cost Benefit Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon: University of Geneva
    • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
    • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
    • Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields: Rice University
    • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    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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