Psychology Courses and Certifications

What is a Mind?

288 reviews

Explore the most pertinent scientific and philosophical concepts for understanding our own minds with this free online course

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life

136 reviews

Understanding the nature and value of play through the course of our lives, across cultures and communities.

• FutureLearn
• 7 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Monash University

Introduction to Psychology: The Psychology of Learning

107 reviews

Explore how new behaviours are learnt by examining different types of psychological conditioning.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Social Psychology

87 reviews

This course offers a brief introduction to classic and contemporary social psychology, covering topics such as decision making, persuasion, group behavior, personal attraction, and factors that promote health and well-being.

• Coursera
• 38 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Psychology of Personal Growth

72 reviews

Explore personal growth psychology with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's 6-week course. Learn about personality, emotion, relationships, and cultural influences.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Monash University

Introduction to Psychology: Developmental Psychology

68 reviews

Explore human cognitive, social, and physical development with Monash University's 2-week course. Understand lifespan theories, developmental stages, and research skills in psychology.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Psychological First Aid

49 reviews

Learn to provide psychological first aid to people in an emergency by employing the RAPID model: Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition.

• Coursera
• 6-7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Science of Happiness

35 reviews

The first MOOC to teach positive psychology. Learn science-based principles and practices for a happy, meaningful life.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Science of Well-Being

29 reviews

“The Science of Well-Being” taught by Professor Laurie Santos overviews what psychological science says about happiness. The purpose of the course is to not only learn what psychological research says about what makes us happy but also to put those strat…

• Coursera
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Psychology

27 reviews

Explore the fascinating world of psychology, from cognitive abilities to mental illness. Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others.

• Coursera
• 23 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Positive Psychology

27 reviews

This course discusses research findings in the field of positive psychology, conducted by Barbara Fredrickson and her colleagues. It also features practical applications of this science that you can put to use immediately to help you live a full and mean…

• Coursera
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

San Jose State University

Intro to Psychology

25 reviews

Go on a journey through psychological concepts and principles to enable you to gain a more in-depth understanding of human thought and behavior.

• Udacity
• 16 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Psychology

17 reviews

Explore the scientific study of thought and behavior with Yale University's 6-week course. Delve into perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, emotions, and social behavior.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Psychology (Fall 2011)

3 reviews

This course is a survey of the scientific study of human nature, including how the mind works, and how the brain supports the mind

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 23 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Forensic Psychology: Witness Investigation

19 reviews

Discover how psychology can help obtain evidence from eyewitnesses in police investigations and prevent miscarriages of justice.

• FutureLearn
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)