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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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    • U

      University of Virginia

      Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, Business Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, New Business Development, Business Priorities, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Business Research, Business Analysis, Business Process, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Prioritization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      658 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of New Mexico

      Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategies, Business Management, Business, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Performance Metric, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Innovation, Market Trend

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Starweaver

      Customer Relationship Management

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Personalized Service, Target Market, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Trend Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      C

      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Opportunities, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategies, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Business Strategy, Performance Measurement, Fundraising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Help Desk Support, Patient Education and Support, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Care, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Terminology, Network Troubleshooting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Pediatrics, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Patient Education and Support, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Michigan

      Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Community Development, International Relations, Adult Learning Principles, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Empowerment, Teaching, Social Justice, Collaboration, World History, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      501 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Learning Styles, Empathy, Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      512 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Apprendre comment apprendre (ACA) : Des outils mentaux puissants qui vous aideront à maîtriser des sujets difficiles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Stress Management, Time Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      700 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      ESCP Business School

      Intercultural Management

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Global Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Business Communication, Leadership and Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmaceuticals, Community Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I: University of Virginia
    • Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora: University of New Mexico
    • Customer Relationship Management: Starweaver
    • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
    • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
    • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
    • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan
    • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Apprendre comment apprendre (ACA) : Des outils mentaux puissants qui vous aideront à maîtriser des sujets difficiles: Deep Teaching Solutions

    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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