American Psychological Association Courses

Quantitative Research Methods

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)

Better Writing

Enhance writing skills through organization, research, drafting, and revision. Learn effective communication, source evaluation, and proper citation techniques while avoiding plagiarism and biased language.

• Coursera
• 1 day 9 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Better Learning

Discover research-based strategies from cognitive psychology to enhance your learning efficiency. Master elaboration, focused learning, spaced learning, and retrieval practice for improved retention and recall.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Less Stress, Better Health

Explore stress's impact on health, learn coping strategies, and build resilience. Gain insights into psychological, physiological, and social effects of stress, and discover scientifically-validated techniques for better well-being.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Anxiety and Related Disorders

54 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 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ethics of Psychological Research

38 ratings at Coursera

This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, ethics in research methods, and quantitative research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Positive Psychology

34 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)

Statistics in Psychological Research

31 ratings at Coursera

This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, statistics, data analysis, and research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

23 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive exploration of substance use disorders and addictive behaviors, covering diagnostic criteria, contributing factors, and treatments for various substances and behavioral addictions.

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

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

18 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of depressive and bipolar disorders, covering diagnostic criteria, contributing factors, and treatment options. Explores biological and psychological aspects, including suicide prevention.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

What is Qualitative Research?

14 ratings at Coursera

Explore qualitative research in psychology, focusing on lived experiences through interviews and observations. Learn historical foundations, evaluation criteria, and the researcher's role in understanding human experiences.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Qualitative Research in Psychology

9 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)

Gender and Sexuality

9 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)

Psychological Influences on Decision Making

10 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)

Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences

8 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)