Psychology Courses
Psychology courses can help you learn about cognitive processes, behavioral theories, emotional intelligence, and social dynamics. You can build skills in critical thinking, research methods, and effective communication strategies. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis, psychological assessment instruments, and techniques for conducting experiments, that support applying psychological principles in real-world settings.
Popular Psychology Courses and Certifications
Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Development, Human Learning, Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Problem Solving
American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Psychosocial Assessments
O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Human Learning, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Behavior Management, Sociology, Culture, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Research, Personal Development, Mental Health, Research Methodologies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Development, Mental Health, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Psychotherapy, Learning Strategies, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies, Human Learning, Child Development, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Social Sciences, Sociology, Scientific Methods
University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence
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University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Child Development, Electrophysiology, Physiology
American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Physiology, Trauma Care, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Treatment
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, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, First Aid, Patient Assistance, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health
American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Psychology, Persistence, Personal Development, Mental Health, School Psychology, Gerontology, Growth Mindedness, Creativity, Education and Training, Social Sciences, Relationship Building
Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness
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Best free Psychology courses
High-quality free Psychology courses you can start today.
- Introduction to PsychologyYale UniversityBeginner1 - 3 MonthsFree
- Social PsychologyWesleyan UniversityBeginner1 - 3 MonthsFree
Best Psychology courses from American Psychological Association
Top-rated Psychology courses offered by American Psychological Association on Coursera.
- Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive BehaviorsAmerican Psychological AssociationBeginner3 - 6 MonthsAmerican Psychological Association
- Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & StressAmerican Psychological AssociationBeginner3 - 6 MonthsAmerican Psychological Association
- Psychological ResearchAmerican Psychological AssociationBeginner3 - 6 MonthsAmerican Psychological Association
Best Psychology certificate programs
Earn a certificate in Psychology from top universities and companies.
- General PsychologyPearsonBeginner1 - 3 MonthsSpecialization
- The science of mind and decision makingUniversity of CambridgeBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Abnormal PsychologyWesleyan UniversityBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
Best Psychology courses for beginners
Top-rated beginner-friendly Psychology courses with no prerequisites.
- Psychology of PersonalityO.P. Jindal Global UniversityBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary ScienceUniversity of PennsylvaniaBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
