American Psychological Association Courses

Essential Writing for Professionals and Graduate Students

Master professional writing skills through comprehensive coverage of research, drafting, revision, AI integration, and APA style application - designed for academic and business contexts.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Positive Psychology

44 ratings at edX

Explore the science of happiness, well-being, and life satisfaction. Learn evidence-based strategies to enhance personal growth, cultivate positive traits, and foster meaningful relationships.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Psychological Influences on Decision Making

16 ratings at edX

Explore psychological factors influencing decisions, from cognitive biases to group dynamics. Gain insights to improve personal and professional decision-making and understand others' choices better.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Qualitative Research in Psychology

14 ratings at edX

Explore psychological experiences through naturalistic inquiry, learning qualitative research methods like interviewing and observation to investigate human beliefs, behaviors, and cultures.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences

13 ratings at edX

How do statistics apply to your life and how can we use statistics to draw conclusions about the world? This course will provide you with an integrated and engaging online experience to explore statistics in the behavioral sciences.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Gender and Sexuality

12 ratings at edX

Explore sex, gender, and sexuality across the lifespan, examining biological, psychological, and cultural aspects. Apply insights to personal experiences and social interactions.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Quantitative Research Methods

11 ratings at edX

Explore psychological research design, methodology, and ethics. Learn to create reliable studies, choose appropriate methods, and navigate ethical considerations in scientific inquiry.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Be a Better Learner Using Psychology

8 ratings at edX

Discover research-based principles from cognitive psychology to enhance learning efficiency. Master metacognition, memory techniques, and effective study strategies for improved academic performance and lifelong learning.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

315 ratings at Coursera

Explore common psychological disorders, their diagnostic criteria, prevalence, contributing factors, and treatments. Develop understanding of anxiety, mood, substance use, and addictive behaviors using ICD-11.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Microcredential

Psychological Research

287 ratings at Coursera

Develop skills in quantitative research methods, data analysis, and ethical standards for psychological studies. Gain practical knowledge through real-world scenarios and critical thinking exercises.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Microcredential

Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress

241 ratings at Coursera

Explore trauma-related disorders, anxiety psychology, and stress management techniques from a scientific perspective to understand diagnostic criteria, treatments, and cultural influences.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Anxiety and Related Disorders

220 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of anxiety disorders, covering diagnostic criteria, contributing factors, and treatments for generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, and OCD.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

149 ratings at Coursera

Gain insights into the psychology of substance use, depressive disorders, and trauma through scientific understanding of symptoms, treatments, and cultural influences.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Microcredential

Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress

82 ratings at Coursera

Discover the biopsychosocial factors behind mood, eating, sleep disorders, and stress management through evidence-based psychological approaches and practical wellness strategies.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Microcredential

Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

81 ratings at Coursera

Explore qualitative psychology through major research approaches, interviewing techniques, ethnographic studies, and data analysis, focusing on the researcher's role and participant relationships.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses