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    Early childhood education courses can help you learn how to support the learning, development, and well-being of young children through age-appropriate teaching practices.

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Team Building, Ideation, Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Investments, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Cash Flows, Presentations, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      485 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Visual Perception and the Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Neurology, Human Learning, Visual Impairment Education, Biology, Scientific Methods, Anatomy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part Two

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Anthropology, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Biology, Conflict Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Foundations of International Psychiatry

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Behavioral Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Serious Gaming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Education and Training, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Foundations of Virtual Instruction

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Laboratory Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Planning and Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Procurement, Quality Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Budget Management, Cost Estimation, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Timelines, Quality Control

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Health Disparities, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Primary Care, Care Management, Nursing Care, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care, Care Coordination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Education and Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Science of Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Clinical Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Nutrition Education, Stress Management, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Biology, Preventative Care, Anatomy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular early childhood education courses

    • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Visual Perception and the Brain: Duke University
    • History of Rock, Part Two: University of Rochester
    • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
    • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
    • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Foundations of Virtual Instruction : University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines: Rice University
    • Project Planning and Execution: University of Colorado Boulder

    Why Learn Early Childhood Education?

    Early childhood education focuses on the foundational years of a child's life, shaping their cognitive, emotional, and social development. It combines child psychology, curriculum planning, and classroom management to create supportive learning environments. Learning early childhood education can help you nurture young learners and prepare for meaningful roles in teaching, caregiving, and educational leadership.

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