Psychology

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Korea Psychological Education Association Certification

KPEI

The Korea Psychological Education Institute (KPEI) offers free online psychology certifications including counseling psychology, art therapy, child psychology, and more. Courses and certificates are provided at no cost.

⏱ Varies by certification No Deadline
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Cambridge Emotional Psychology Certificate

University of Cambridge

An introduction to the cognitive psychology of emotions from the University of Cambridge, exploring embodied cognition, social cognition, mirror neurons, and how our bodies participate in recognizing and processing emotions.

⏱ 10 hours No Deadline
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Behavioral Finance -- Duke University

Duke University

Taught by Duke professor Emma Rasiel, this course examines how psychological biases affect financial decision-making. Learn to identify predictable errors in spending, saving, and investing through the lens of behavioral economics. With over 4,500 ratings, this highly-rated course helps you make better financial choices by understanding your own cognitive biases.

⏱ 6 hours No Deadline
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Positive Psychology -- Harvard University

Harvard University × Harvard Health Publishing

This Harvard Health Publishing course reveals research-proven techniques for cultivating lasting happiness, mindfulness, and personal strength. Grounded in the science of human flourishing, you will learn practical tools for building deeper, long-term life satisfaction rather than fleeting emotional highs. Explore evidence-based approaches to gratitude, resilience, and well-being.

⏱ 8 hours No Deadline
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NTU Singapore Child Psychology & Motivation Certificate -- Nanyang Technological University

Nanyang Technological University × National Institute of Education (NIE)

A child psychology and motivation course from Nanyang Technological University's National Institute of Education. Learn motivational theories and their real-life applications to understand and enhance children's motivation to learn, featuring practical scenarios with common developmental and motivational challenges.

⏱ 12 hours No Deadline
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Introduction to Psychology — National Taiwan University

National Taiwan University

A comprehensive introduction to psychology offered by Taiwan's top university. Covers diverse topics from psychological disorders and cognitive processes to developmental psychology, taught by faculty from NTU's renowned Department of Psychology — the first psychology department established in Taiwan.

⏱ 20 hours No Deadline
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Understanding Child Development — University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

Explore the foundations of child development and psychology from the University of British Columbia. Learn about developmental milestones, emotional regulation, behavioral assessment, and the impact of environment on child growth.

⏱ 20 hours No Deadline
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Introduction to Psychology -- Yale University

Yale University

Taught by renowned Yale professor Paul Bloom, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of thought and behavior. Covering topics from neuroscience and Freudian psychology to language, memory, emotions, and happiness, this is one of the most popular psychology courses on the course platform with millions of learners worldwide.

⏱ 15 hours No Deadline
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The Science of Well-Being -- Yale University

Yale University

Yale's most popular course taught by Professor Laurie Santos, exploring the science behind what makes us happy and providing practical strategies to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits.

⏱ 10 weeks No Deadline
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Psychology and Life — Nanjing University

Nanjing University

A National Quality Course exploring everyday psychology across five modules: emotion, development, personality, perception, and culture. Taught by Professor Chen Changkai.

⏱ 12 hours No Deadline
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Pain Management: The Role of Psychology — Stanford Medicine

Stanford University

Explore the psychological aspects of pain management from Stanford Medicine. Covers the biopsychosocial model, cognitive behavioral therapy, and evidence-based approaches.

⏱ 10 hours No Deadline
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Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology -- University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Explore how psychology emerged as a discipline, study the nervous system, and learn about memory, language, attention, and perception.

⏱ 20 hours No Deadline