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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 Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Growth Mindedness, Business

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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Analysis, Innovation, Business Research, Growth Strategies

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Austral

    Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Art History, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Culture, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Geometry, Research, Collaboration, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Child Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Capstone: Create Value from Open Data

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Presentations

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities

    4.5
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Human Learning, Course Development, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Higher Education, Driving engagement

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Influencing the Organisation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Professional Networking, Matrix Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Organizational Strategy, Personal Development, Branding, Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Systems Engineering and Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Cost Management, Requirements Management, Contract Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Change Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    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

  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately: Coursera
  • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
  • Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology: University of Cambridge
  • Capstone: Create Value from Open Data: ESSEC Business School
  • Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Influencing the Organisation: Queen Mary University of London

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