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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
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Surveys, Research, Research and Design, Qualitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Psychology, Sampling (Statistics)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Learning, Stress Management, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      What is Qualitative Research?

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Case Studies, Analytical Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education And Counseling, Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Assessment, Telehealth, Program Evaluation

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Human Decision Making and its Biases

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Communication, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Ethics of Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Statistics in Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Lightcap 2: Basics of light and its effects on humans

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Of Measurement, Human Factors, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Human Learning, Physiology, Mental Health, Neurology, Physics, Technical Standard, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Psychology, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Behavior Management, Relationship Building, Case Studies, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Psychology: National Taiwan University
    • What is Qualitative Research?: American Psychological Association
    • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden
    • Human Decision Making and its Biases: Fractal Analytics
    • Ethics of Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association

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