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    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Behaviour and Welfare

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Behavior Management, Stress Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Psychology, Psychiatry, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Biology, Statistical Analysis, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    596 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Self-Awareness, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Self-Discipline, Psychology, Social Skills, Empathy, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    795 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    The Science of Training Young Athletes

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Coaching, Athletic Training, Pediatrics, Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Anatomy, Training Programs, Injury Prevention, Coordination, Nutrition and Diet, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    976 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Forensic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Investigation, Case Studies, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    The Bilingual Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Competency, Language Learning, Learning Theory, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Human Development, Psychology, Child Development, Science and Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    712 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics, Mortgage Loans

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Moralities of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Sciences, Child Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: The University of Chicago
  • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
  • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
  • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
  • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • The Bilingual Brain: University of Houston
  • Financial Markets: Yale University
  • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University

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