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.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Education, Health Promotion, School Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Neurology, Behavioral Health
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Creativity, Curiosity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Language Disorders, Child Development, Physiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Crisis Intervention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Neurology, Experimentation, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Teaching, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Data Collection, Reliability, Descriptive Statistics, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months