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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      The Theory of the Firm

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Economics, Business Operations, Supply And Demand, Price Negotiation, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESADE Business and Law School

      La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo

      Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Business, Family Support, Innovation, Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Transformation, Economics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), International Relations, Demography, Decision Making, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Primate Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Environment, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Biology, Sustainable Development, Taxonomy

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Sustainability Standards, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Corporate Sustainability, Training Programs, Construction, Student Engagement, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Environmental Engineering, Goal Setting, Climate Change Adaptation, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Business Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Spatial Analysis, Empathy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Risk Strategy and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Risk Appetite, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Organizational Structure

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

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Manager dans l'incertain

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Project Risk Management, Change Control, Behavioral Economics, Project Management, Analysis, Innovation, Business Strategy, Business Metrics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Avatar Psychology for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Game Design, Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Persona Development, Driving engagement, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, User Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Differentiated Instruction, Project Design, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Управление рисками проекта и изменениями

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Strategic Communication, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Cost Management, Communication, Management Reporting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Blockchain Solution Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, Cyber Risk, Network Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Application Security, Project Documentation, Technical Documentation, Cryptography, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance Management, Data Storage, Systems Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The Theory of the Firm: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo: ESADE Business and Law School
    • Primate Conservation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers: Arizona State University
    • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • Risk Strategy and Planning: LearnKartS
    • Manager dans l'incertain: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
    • El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales: Universidad Austral

    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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