Psychology Courses and Certifications

Social Psychology

88 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
• 1 day 13 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Psychological First Aid

51 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

30 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
• 18 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Psychology

29 reviews

Explore the human mind, behavior, and mental processes through fascinating experiments and key topics like memory, development, social influence, and mental health.

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

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Psychology

19 reviews

Explore the scientific study of human thought and behavior, covering perception, cognition, development, emotions, social psychology, and mental health.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

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)

Introduction to Psychology

10 reviews

This course explores topics such as perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, religion, persuasion, love, lust, hunger, art, fiction, and dreams.

• YouTube
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

7 reviews

Explore positive psychology interventions through theory, research, and practice. Learn tools for applying and measuring positive psychology in professional and personal contexts.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

St. Margaret’s Episcopal School

Introduction to Psychology

9 reviews

There is no more salient topic in the global information age than the human condition, including learning, behavior and dysfunction.

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

Introduction to child psychology

7 reviews

Childhood is a time of rapid growth and development, and studying these changes is endlessly stimulating. In this free course, Introduction to child psychology, you will be introduced to the ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Psychology of Popularity

11 reviews

Explore the lasting impact of childhood popularity on adult life, relationships, and success. Learn scientific insights to enhance social skills, parenting, and overall happiness.

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Beginner's Guide to Irrational Behavior

553 reviews

Explore irrational behavior patterns in decision-making, examining topics like money perception, dishonesty, incentives, self-control, and emotions' impact on economic choices through an interdisciplinary lens.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Understand Child Psychology

7 reviews

Learn how to handle behavior problems and better understand disorders like autism with this Howcast video series featuring Dr. Kimberly Williams.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video