Psychiatry courses can help you learn diagnostic criteria, therapeutic techniques, and the biological underpinnings of mental health disorders. You can build skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, and effective communication with clients and their families. Many courses introduce tools like psychological assessment instruments and electronic health record systems, that support tracking patient progress and managing treatment plans.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse
★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Stress Management
★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting
★ 4.8 (766) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient-centered Care, Medical Prescription, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Science and Research
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication
★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Demography, Pharmacotherapy, Psychology, Culture
★ 4.9 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology
★ 4.4 (41) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Gerontology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Working With Children, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments
★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Research Methodologies, Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Stress Management
★ 4.5 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Driving engagement, Research
★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy
★ 4.6 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months