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      University of Copenhagen

      Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Health Care, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Health Systems, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Research, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Complex Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Willingness To Learn, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      人群与网络

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Web Analytics and SEO, Computational Thinking, Social Sciences, Market Dynamics, Sociology, Information Technology, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Probability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Seeking Investment Alpha

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Investment Management, Investments, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Airtable

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Timelines, Kanban Principles, Database Software, Project Management, Scheduling, Data Sharing, Leadership, Problem Solving

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Innovación digital

      Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Communication Planning, Water Resource Management, Project Design, Resilience, Team Building, Social Media, Human Centered Design, Water Resources, Project Planning, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Organizational Leadership, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership, Problem Solving, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Administration, Active Listening

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM)

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cost Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Procurement, Business Analysis, Project Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Quality Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Estimation, Scope Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Active Listening, Curiosity, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings: University of Copenhagen
    • How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius: Michigan State University
    • Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • 人群与网络 : Peking University
    • Seeking Investment Alpha: Coursera Project Network
    • Get Started with Airtable: Coursera Project Network
    • Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders: MedCerts
    • Innovación digital: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies: Northeastern University

    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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