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Early Childhood Education Courses

Early Childhood Education courses can help you learn child development theories, curriculum design, classroom management, and assessment strategies. You can build skills in fostering social-emotional learning, engaging families, and implementing play-based learning approaches. Many courses introduce tools like observation checklists, lesson planning software, and assessment frameworks that support effective teaching practices and enhance the learning environment for young children.


Popular Early Childhood Education Courses and Certifications


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    University of Virginia

    Agile Meets Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Software Development, Testability

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    University of London

    ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, System Implementation, Innovation, Solution Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Finance, HR Tech

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Proofreading, Editing, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence

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

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Mentorship, Planning, Social Justice, Student Support and Services, Initiative and Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer

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

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Aprendiendo a aprender: Poderosas herramientas mentales con las que podrás dominar temas difíciles (Learning How to Learn)

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Creativity, Technology Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Patient Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Health Assessment, Teaching, Psychological Evaluations, Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Simulations, Curriculum Planning, Survey Creation, Clinical Assessment, Case Studies, Data Analysis Software, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Statistical Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching

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

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

  • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum: University of London
  • Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business: University of Virginia
  • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University
  • Aprendiendo a aprender: Poderosas herramientas mentales con las que podrás dominar temas difíciles (Learning How to Learn): Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town

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