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    • Intel

      Fostering Engagement in the Age of Digital Distraction

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Teamwork, Collaboration, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Motivational Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Series on Personal Development Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Courage, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Assertiveness, Willingness To Learn, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Dartmouth College

      Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Personal Development, Curiosity, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Leadership, Resilience, Adaptability, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • MedCerts

      Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Mental Health Therapies, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Working With Children, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Positivity, Self-Discipline, Mental Concentration, Compassion, Respiration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free

      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Parent Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Care, Personal Development, Child Development, Positive Behavior Support, Resilience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of California, Irvine

      Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Resilience, Mental Health, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Mental Concentration, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Environment and Resource Management, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Biology, Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      937 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Geneva

      A life with ADHD

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Therapy, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Cognitive flexibility, Psychotherapy, Psychological Evaluations, Treatment Planning, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Peking University

      Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Maternal Health, Clinical Nutrition, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, First Aid

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Psychological Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empathy, Courage, Empowerment, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Project Network

      Enhancing Communication with Remind

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      69 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular parenting courses

    • Fostering Engagement in the Age of Digital Distraction: Intel
    • How to Series on Personal Development Topics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College
    • Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts
    • Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
    • Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care: University of California, Irvine
    • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
    • A life with ADHD: University of Geneva
    • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Parenting

    It's important to learn about parenting if you have a personal or professional interest in raising children. The basics such as newborn baby care, breastfeeding, and child nutrition may be of the most interest to parents or child care providers. There is a significant overlap between parenting topics and issues related to family cooking, social-emotional learning, and gender identity. Some topics tie to specific issues that children may have, such as being on the autism spectrum or being deaf. Learning and development are other topics that are related to raising children and to other fields. For example, music education is of interest to elementary teachers and to many parents.‎

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    Online courses can help you learn parenting by giving you exposure to the current leading thoughts about the physical and emotional care of children. Video lectures from leading experts, readings of the latest research, and online class discussions will help you gain an understanding of the concepts. Quizzes and projects will help you assess and demonstrate what you have learned. Some courses will include projects and case studies to help you apply the information to real-world situations. Because of the variety of topics related to parenting that are available, online courses can help you learn about specific situations such as learning differences, social-emotional learning, and inclusion.‎

    Online Parenting courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Parenting skills. Choose from a wide range of Parenting courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

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