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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Immunology, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Research, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Innovation, Design Thinking, Prototyping, 3D Assets, Embedded Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Health Assessment, Teaching, Psychological Evaluations, Simulations, Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Clinical Assessment, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      Criterios para la Gestión y el Aseguramiento de la Calidad en la Educación Superior

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Higher Education, Quality Assurance, Accountability, Teaching, Quality Assessment, Benchmarking, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Student Services, Research, Policy Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Business Strategy, Product Development, Financial Forecasting, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leading with a Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Professionalism in an era of change

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Career planning: Your career, your life

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Communication, Smart Goals, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Digital Advertising, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Bienvenidos al español: A1.1

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Grammar, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Interrigatories

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
    • Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Criterios para la Gestión y el Aseguramiento de la Calidad en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile
    • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
    • Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan: Michigan State University
    • Leading with a Digital Strategy: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
    • Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Professionalism in an era of change: Utrecht University

    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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