If you are interested in learning more about psychology but are unable to enroll at a college or university, there are still plenty of great ways to expand your knowledge. In addition to self-study using textbooks and Internet resources, you can also explore free online psychology courses that cover numerous subjects within psychology.
One option is to enroll in our free ten-week Psychology 101 e-course. All lesson materials arrive via e-mail each week, allowing you to explore the resources whenever you choose. The course serves as a great introduction to the basics of psychology and covers a range of topics, including history, memory, intelligence, development, and personality. Be sure to check out the e-course FAQ to find answers to come of the most frequently asked questions about the course.
MIT OpenCourseware offers a wide selection of courses in the brain and cognitive sciences, all of which can be completed online via self-study and do not require registration. If you enjoy learning at your own pace, then don't miss out on this excellent opportunity.
Some courses you might be interested in include:
- Foundations of Cognition
- Animal Behavior
- Social Psychology
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I would like to start your Psychology 101 course online, how do I go about it. I am a Wellness coordinator by profession
I would like to start your Psychology 101 course online, how do I go about it.
Just click this link to the Free Psychology E-Course, and then submit your name and email address.
I think its goin to b great studing pshycology here,I am a young prson. Pshycology has been my dream!
I am finding the course extremely helpful in grasping the concept of psychology. Your quizzes and newsletter are stimulating. Thank you.
Will I be able to get proof when completing the course?
How does this work? How come this course is being provided for free and who are doing it? No offense, but as an interested candidate just wanted to make sure its a genuine thing.
Anonymous: I highly doubt that you?ll get any kind of job or degree after doing a 2 month, online course. Psychology is a complex study that will take years of learning from a professional. BUT this course will help you to figure out if this is what you want to do and so you have a little info going into college or university so you wont be completely lost
You?re exactly right, Ashley! The free e-course is meant to give students an introduction to psychology so that they will be better prepared for high school or college level courses.
The free MIT courses that are linked above are provided by the school as part of their open courseware initiative. Again, none of these courses are for college credit, but rather purely for self-educational purposes.
hi i was woundering do u get a certificate when u finish these courses
Will I be getting a certificate after the course finishes?
Would like to enrol inthe Psychology 101 e-course programe.Kindly furnish info.Thks.Mary.
Hi Kendra, Could you kindly let me know if we would get a certificate substantiating our 2 months online course? this would be a good add on for our careers. I work as a Manager in Staff Augmentation and Hiring and a certificate will surely be a value addition for me. Kindly advise. Thanks a many! Regards, Naren
is there any certificate at the end of the course providing you pass
I read through the comments, did some research and asked a few people?how do I become enrolled?
i took one psychology course in high school and i always wanted to learn more about it but i didnt want to pay for a degree that i?d never use, thanks kendra!
hey im way behind in my studies is there an actual due date for work or is it ok?
Hi Kendra
Do we receive a certificate at the end of the course?
What kind of assessment is given throughout the course?
I would like to register but please provide me with more info?
Regards
I would like to start your Psychology 101 course online, how do I go about it.plz help me
Is there an age limit? Do you have to be 18 and older to apply?
i love psychology
Is this safe? I mean, it?s not just some sort of spam?
can i get cetificate for this course.
will it be useful for further studies
Hello how are the schedules like daily .Do I get a certificate after the course.what kind of assessment methods do you have.Can i offer to have the lessons at times that i want.How does this whole online course work.How do I get my certificate in my hands after the course as proof.Thanks a lot.
Hello
how does this whole online psychology course work .how are your assessment methods like.Can i take the lessons at times that i want.If certificates are given after the course ,how do I get it in my hands what are the daily schedules for lessons.thanks a lot
i have done my graduation in commerce n now i want 2 pursue pschology as my career is dis course preferable for me??
is this course really free?
are there essays and assignments involved?
i am 13 and am very interested in the way people think about things can i still take the free class
Wow, that?s great!
Hello,
I am interested in taking the free online course Psychology 101, I have tried to sign up and it keeps giving me all info about the newsletters, and doesn?t take me directly to the course. Is this legit? PLease advise as I am interested in this course.
Hi Theresa,
Sorry to hear you?re having problems. Just fill out the required fields on this page and then hit the subscribe button: http://psychology.black-rose-bielefeld.de/c/ec/1.htm
Once you have completed this step, you are signed up for the course and you will begin receiving lessons in you email inbox. You can read the Course FAQ to find answers to some common questions about the class: http://psychology.black-rose-bielefeld.de/od/psychology101/f/psychology-101-ecourse-faq.htm
Hi??????
i want to be a psychologist???where can i start from. what and what do i need.
looking forward to hear from you
Thanks
do we get a certificate or diploma after the course, if there is can we use it as a credential in Canada?
Can I get the certificate after finishing this course . I need this
Class for nursing.Can I use it as a credential in USA.
i would like to do ths course. will we get certificate after complete ths course? thnk u?
i wud lyk to do ths course. wht shl i wnt to do 1st?
DO WE GET A CERTIFICATE FOR COMPLETING THE COURSE KINLDY ADVISE.
THANK YOU
i am a young person, and i want to learn more about pschology. how?
Can high school students take this class?
i was wondering that is this is of free cost.I am very interested in studying pschylogy. but due to some reasons i adopted engineering fiel.I want to study this course.please give a clear idea of how to enroll in this course
I finished my class but can?t get my certificate
hello, i have recently completed this course, it was awesome, but the problem is that I didn?t get my certificate yet, kindly kendre solve this problem so that I have a proof for this course.
hello kendra thank you so much, I?m really very happy because I got my e-course certificate.
Dear Kendra , I have another request please send me complete description of psychological disorders if you have, because in your list of psychological disorder there is a brief material.
i will like to take ur free 9-week Psychology 101 e-course. specialising on social psychology?..thanx
hi i want to learn psychology. i want to the requirements and procedure details for online course
Hi Kendra,
I need to know wheather I will acquire credits for the Free online courses, which can then be transfered towards my degree.
Thanks.
No, the course is not for college credit. You can find more answers to commonly asked questions about the class on the E-Course FAQ page: http://psychology.black-rose-bielefeld.de/od/psychology101/f/psychology-101-ecourse-faq.htm
hi
i want to learn psychology. i want to the requirements and procedure details for online course
thanks & regarded
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I am a secondary school teacher of Mathematics and desires to increase my curriculum vitae by taking on Psychology. I wish you help and clarify me on the following issues.
1- At what level do I enter
2- What wil be the cost of the study for me to get a certificate in Psychology
i think this is really nice.well done.i?d like to join .i don?t know how to,but i?ll really like to take the psychology 101.please kendra,how can i do it.
Hi, I?m a stay-at-home-mom and I would like to study more on child psychology. Will this help me too? Thanks!
I am a Civil Engineer by Profession and want to continue my career as a Industrial and Organizational; Psychologist for that purpose I am planning to do my Masters in I/O, in that case I have to do some foundation courses to get admission or not? Please guide.
How does one earn the Cerificate?
I wanna ask that I?m just 16 so am I valid for this course?
i want to learn so pl guide me i am 18
When am I going to receive my first lesson after signing up?
Kendra,
You still have not answered the numerous counts of one question asked:
Will anyone get a certificate or any thing that records their participation in this psychology course?
Yes, there is a printable certificate of completion offered at the end of the course. As I mentioned in the post and repeatedly in the comments, please read the official course FAQ where all of these questions and more are answered: http://psychology.black-rose-bielefeld.de/od/psychology101/f/psychology-101-ecourse-faq.htm
Hi Karen
I was interested in pursuing a bachelors degree in psychology. I currently have a associates in early childhood education as well as completed many classes that are elective. My biggest challenge is the fees to complete a bachelors degree. My preference is online. Please advise how I may be able to or which university college would be the least expensive
I do not mind feedback from others
thank you
Muni
Are the Animal Behavior courses still offered? Could you recommend a college that offers online courses geared toward Psych/Animal Behavior?
Thanks,
Dawn
yeah really thak u KENDRA,
i have completed my electronic engineering in diploma level. is it possible to me? pls send details
Dear. Kindra?
I? m from sudan ?
First of all wanna thank u for ur replying and for the usefull informations.
Second.. I ? v a. Bussines administration bachelors degree? And I? m a volentier on training students ( ages from 15-17 yrs),about differnt life skills n mainly how to choose their life professions?so I need to know how to deal and influence on them?so I? m interesting in psychology cause it will helps me to acheive my life goals?so could u advice me which online cources or degrees shall I need?
Best regards
Fadwa bakri.
Hi, I have passion for psychology, so as to understand and cope with the problems of students. Is this course can assist me a little bit?
Hi,
i am a housewife and a mother of 3 yr old daughter, i have done my MBA in finance but i am interested to work as marriage counselor where i can meet different people. i worked as territory manager for few months before wedding. kindly suggest me whether i can opt for psychology
Id like to enrol, how do I go about it?
Is this course really free? Where is the catch??
I WANT A FREE ONLINE CERTIFACATE COURSE,PLEASE KINDLY GUIDE ME ABOUT THE REGISTRATION AND OTHER THINGS.I HAVE ALSO DONE M.SC PSYCHOLOGY
Where is the catch?
how should i join with this kindly inform me please
Just to gain more knowledge on Psychology free course its ok?
But, you cannot prove yourself you have completed your course in Psychology so not able to say a word on Psychology at all and you are no way accepted for a Psychologist job if you ever found one.
Those who already have a Degree in Psychology and just want more free ideas and knowledge ?Free Psychology is not bad its Fantastic for those who just want to advance forward?I have glanced at all the courses offered free but never started one till date because I know I will not get a Certificate so I rather pay and study one from a repute college that I will be recognized with a Certificate after completion of my Psychology.
i found this site very helpful, i did the course of 101 psychology but sorry to say i could not get the certificate.
Pls help me to enrol
THANKS A LOT FOR THE INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY, IT HAS BEEN REALLY HELPFUL.
thank you, i am 32, an engineering tradesperson interested in studying and starting a new journey in life.your web site is refreshing change to give something for free.psychology is on my list of interests and your web site will defiantly help me answer the question is this for me .
again thank you
cn i knw hw to aply to ths course
G?day Kendra, everyone?.
I am not a psychologist?. I am just wondering how many of you contemplating/actively enrolled/completed this course are Scorpios ?????
And how?s that, BillyHunt77 gets the 77th comment, coincidence? Probably not?.
Understanding people/animals is one thing, but understanding the Universe is just mind boggling!!!!
Amazing! Another synchronistic event Billyhunt! I got post 79!!
I?m in highschool right now and I want to learn the basics of psychology before studying it in university. However I can?t keep up with this with my school work. Do I need to do assignments and upload tests or can I just learn from the lessons?
Would like to know that whether these courses are certified? I want to do Masters in Psychology with the certificate, i need your advice in this matter.
is the online psychology course free? im a volunteer at the citizens advice bureau and i feel that this would be a great thing to have when dealing with the public.
hi
i am interested in studying child psychology> i presently work with a preschool with children aged 2 ? 4. this will be an opportunity to learn more on how best to work children.
hi
i am interested in studying child psychology> i presently work with a
preschool with children aged 2 ? 4. this will be an opportunity to learn more on how best to work children.
i wan?t to start your psychology 101 course what should i do?
please suggest me.