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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

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Human Learning, Education and Training, Learning Theory, Student Support and Services, Human Development, Education Software and Technology, Child Development, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Higher Education, Socioeconomics, Student Engagement, Sociology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Nutrition Education, Community Health, Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Positive Behavior Support, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Disabilities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Support, Medical Emergency, School Psychology, Working With Children, Behavioral Health

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Peer Review, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Storytelling, Business Valuation, Target Market, Risk Analysis, Market Opportunities, Customer Demand Planning, Proposal Development, Brand Strategy, New Product Development, Finance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Human Centered Design, Laboratory Experience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Professional Skills for the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Active Listening, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Creative Problem-Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Stress Management, Constructive Feedback, Compassion, Productivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Professional Development, Positivity, Growth Strategies

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Multimedia, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications

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

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      Yonsei University

      First Step Korean

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Literacy, Grammar, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      What future for education?

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Learning Theory, Teaching, Human Learning, School Psychology, Social Sciences, Learning Strategies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      872 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Collaboration, Music Performance, Empowerment, Classroom Management, Teaching, Oral Expression, Media Production, World Music, Peer Review, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Editing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, Research Design, Presentations, Research Methodologies, Data Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Information Privacy, Diversity Awareness

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

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      University of Glasgow

      Diversity and Inclusion in Education

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Diversity Awareness, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Disabilities, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Student Support and Services, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

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

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      Relay Graduate School of Education

      Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Growth Mindedness, Classroom Management, Positivity, Pedagogy, Self-Awareness, Instructing, Student Engagement, Curriculum Planning, Personal Development, Working With Children, Empowerment, Persistence, Lesson Planning, Tenacity, Positive Behavior Support, Lifelong Learning, Enthusiasm, Research

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

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

    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
    • Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
    • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
    • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • First Step Korean: Yonsei University
    • What future for education?: University of London
    • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
    • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: 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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