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International Trading Institute
Trading Psychology Course - Online
- Online
Course
Part time
8 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Build the psychological foundation required for disciplined, high-performance trading. This course explores cognitive biases, emotional regulation, and decision-making under uncertainty, equipping you with structured frameworks to understand and manage the mental processes that influence trading outcomes.


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Instituto Superior De Estudios Psicológicos ISEP
Specialist in the Psychology of Violence
- Barcelona, Spain
- Madrid, Spain
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Certificate
Full time
Distance Learning
Spanish
The specialist in the Psychology of Violence offers comprehensive and specialized training in understanding the multiple forms of violence that affect individuals and communities.


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Berkeley City College
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Berkeley, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts degree (AA) in Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences provides students with a broad perspective on human behavior. It is designed to stimulate appreciation for, and understanding of values, ideas, and artifacts of culture and society. Critical thinking skills and self-understanding through these courses provide a framework for lifelong study in liberal arts.

University of Pécs
Preparatory Courses in English for Psychology
- Pécs, Hungary
Preparatory Program
Full time
5 months
On-Campus
English
International Studies Center University of Pécs Medical School offers a complex and integrated Preparatory Courses in English for Psychology that meets the language development needs of international students and facilitate their integration into the context of higher education in Hungary. International programs at Hungarian universities minimally require B2 (upper-intermediate) language level and you have to be knowledgeable in your chosen field of studies for admission.

Alison Free Online Learning
Diploma in Child Psychology
- Online USA
Diploma
Full time, Part time
6 hours
Distance Learning
English
This free online course explores child psychology and explains how to provide effective mental health care to children.
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City College Plymouth
Diploma in Social Science (Psychology and Sociology)
- Online United Kingdom
Diploma
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
Our CAVA Access to HE programmes at City College Plymouth offer fantastic opportunities to retrain for a new job and a more fulfilling career. This Access to Higher Education Social Science pathway can enable you to retrain in social science careers such as psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice services, drugs and alcohol counselling or philosophy and ethics. After completing this one-year, full-time course you could progress to university courses in psychology and other social science-related subjects – all depending on your aspirations and the combination of subjects you choose.


Jamestown Community College
Psychology (Social Sciences) (Liberal Arts & Sciences) (A.A.)
- Jamestown, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Social Sciences degree with a psychology concentration at Jamestown Community College prepares you for transfer to a four-year psychology degree. Psychology at JCC teaches you how to understand yourself and others as you study mental, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral health. Depending on your career goals, you can work with your advisor to pursue four-year and graduate degrees. The psychology concentration is a SUNY Transfer Path, which can help you identify coursework for transfer to four-year SUNY schools.

Alison Free Online Learning
Diploma in Psychology
- Online USA
Diploma
Full time, Part time
6 hours
Distance Learning
English
Gain a greater understanding of the theory, behaviour and ethical issues behind key concepts in psychology. This free online Diploma in Psychology course will help you understand psychology studies, including visual perceptions and memory, important research methodologies, and the nature of psychology as an evolving science.


Riverside City College
Associate Degrees for Transfer in Psychology
- Riverside, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. You will learn about the different areas of psychology which include: social, clinical, behavioral, cognitive, biological, and developmental psychology. Completion of the Psychology: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower-division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC). For the transfer to a UC, please consult with a counselor for additional courses that may be needed. The Psychology program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.


Cañada College
Fast-track counseling
Associate Degree in Psychology
- Redwood City, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
Psychology, the science concerned with behavior and mental processing, is a broad discipline, essentially spanning subject matter from biology to sociology. It covers the intersection of two critical relationships: one between brain function (biology) and behavior, and one between the environment (sociology) and behavior.


University of Essex Online
CertHE Psychology
- Online United Kingdom
Certificate
Part time
16 months
Distance Learning
English
Through this 100% online and part-time CertHE Psychology you will gain an understanding of how people think and what makes them tick. In this short course, you will study the science behind the mind, brain, and behaviour. You will learn about the different fields within psychology and how their learnings can be applied to real-life situations, which can help you understand the thoughts and actions of people and groups. No prior qualifications or work experience? Not an issue, because our online CertHE courses have an open entry route. This course can be completed in as little as 16 months – and it’s easy to progress onto our BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Child Psychology; Neuroscience and Development
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
A Free Online Course On Child Psychology, Neuroscience, And Development - With a Certificate.


International Career Institute
Counselling and Psychology Course
- Online
Course
Full time, Part time
24 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Become a qualified Counselling and Psychology. The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified, and experienced professionals. It also allows you to enter one of the fastest-growing professions. The benefit includes Tracking your career as a counsellor and learning the inside secrets of how to become a counselling pro in months not years! Study a counselling course that was designed in conjunction with senior members of the profession, Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes, Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are, Have access to a tutor, Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as £25 per week.


International Career Institute
Criminal Psychology
- Online
Course
Full time, Part time
24 weeks
Distance Learning
English
The Criminal Psychology course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified, and experienced professionals. It will assist you in entering a fast-growing profession. Benefits include Fast track your career and obtaining valuable training in criminal psychology, Learn the inside secrets of criminal psychology in months not years! Study a criminal psychology course that was designed in conjunction with senior members of the profession, Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money traveling to classes, Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are, Have access to a tutor, Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as £25 per week.


Open University
Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology
- Online United Kingdom
Certificate
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
If you’re interested in psychology and would like to learn more or find out if it’s the right subject for you, this certificate could be the ideal starting point. You’ll learn about the different ways in which psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour, and how psychological research addresses real-life issues – including ageing, crime, education, employment, forensic science, mental health, relationships and much more.


Boston University Summer programs
Fast-track counseling
General Psychology Summer Course
- Boston, USA
Course
Full time
6 weeks
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
Basic introduction to the field of psychology. Topics include theories and findings governing learning, memory, perception, development, personality, and social and abnormal psychology.


Schellhammer Business School
A Level - Psychology
- San Roque, Spain
A-level
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology learners develop their appreciation of the subject by exploring the ways in which psychology is conducted. As part of their studies, learners also review important research; this provides an insight into the ways in which psychology has been applied, thereby leading to a better understanding of key approaches, research methods and issues and debates.


Open University
Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Psychology
- Online United Kingdom
Diploma
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
This is one of several subject combinations available in our Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Psychology and a second subject (W42). With this joint diploma, you can specialise in an area of computing and IT and combine it with psychology, dividing your time equally between subjects.
Learn more about Psychology and Behavioral Science Preparatory programs
You'll examine how the mind works, why people behave the way they do, and how those patterns play out across individuals and groups. A Preparatory program in Psychology and Behavioral Science builds the academic foundation you need before entering undergraduate study in this field.
The learning environment fosters intellectual curiosity and independent thinking as you begin to engage with core scientific and social concepts. Through foundational coursework, you'll study topics like human development, basic research methods, and the principles behind cognition and emotion. You'll also practice reading and interpreting academic texts, which is central to studying this discipline at university level.
From there, you can move into undergraduate programs in psychology, counseling, social work, neuroscience, or behavioral economics. The competencies you develop, including critical analysis, structured writing, and evidence-based reasoning, transfer directly into degree-level study and beyond. Graduates from preparatory programs often feel more confident navigating lectures, seminars, and research-focused assessments once they start their program. This stage is a practical step toward careers in mental health, education, research, and public policy.