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    Early Childhood Education Courses

    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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    Find the Best Early Childhood Education Course for Your Goals

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      PolĂ­ticas educativas efectivas basadas en evidencia

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Electrical Safety, Electrical Wiring, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Safety Audits, Health And Safety Standards, Fall Protection, Working With Children, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Preview
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Student Engagement, Teaching, Parent Communication, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Child Development, Working With Children, Student-Centred Learning, Technology Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Docencia para la capacitaciĂłn laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, Educational Materials, Professional Development, Higher Education, Communication, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Planning, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Intel

      Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Mathematics Education, Discussion Facilitation, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Cultural Responsiveness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Common Core Standards, Public Policies, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Qualitative Research, Graphical Tools, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Empathy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expanding SEL

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compassion, School Psychology, Working With Children, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Envisioning Educational Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Macquarie University

      Online education: The foundations of online teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Discussion Facilitation, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Community Development, Emerging Technologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      287 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Environmental Science, Environment, Teamwork, Environmental Resource Management, Education and Training, Mitigation, Self-Awareness, Student Engagement, Systems Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • PolĂ­ticas educativas efectivas basadas en evidencia: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Docencia para la capacitaciĂłn laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.: Universidad de Chile
    • Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships: Intel
    • Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
    • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan

    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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