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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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      The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Differentiated Instruction, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Emotional Intelligence, Client Services, Accident Prevention, Nutrition Education, Business Planning, Safety Training, Instructing, Billing, Invoicing, Small Business Accounting, Creativity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

      Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Student Support and Services, Positive Behavior Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Trauma Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Data Collection

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      881 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Learning Styles, Motivational Skills, Classroom Management, Presentations, Language Competency, Language Learning, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Train The Trainer, Education Software and Technology, English Language, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Grammar

      4.9
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Self-Awareness, School Psychology, Program Evaluation, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Childhood Education and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Education and Training, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Child Development, Behavior Management, Student Support and Services, Empathy, Personal Attributes, Growth Mindedness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      907 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Logic, Technology Strategies, Computer Vision, Brainstorming, Lesson Planning, Natural Language Processing

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

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Student Engagement, Creativity, Education and Training, Adaptability, Classroom Management, Cognitive flexibility, Instructional Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Learning Styles, Professional Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Constructive Feedback, Planning

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      840 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Baby Care

      Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Child Health, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Working With Children, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Pulmonology, Vital Signs, Safety Training, Parent Communication, Injury Prevention, Child Development, Family Therapy, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      McMaster University

      Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Personal Development, Mentorship, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Time Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic English: Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing, Editing, Research, Report Writing, Research Design, Proofreading, Language Competency, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, English Language, Style Guides, Vocabulary, Statistical Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Project Management:

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Controls, Milestones (Project Management), Communication Planning, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Development, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Active Listening, Scientific Methods

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Education and Training, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Blended Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Student-Centred Learning

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
    • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
    • TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
    • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
    • Academic English: Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Google Project Management:: Google

    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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