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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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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Leadership and Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Telecommuting, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Innovation, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Adaptability, Team Motivation, Strategic Communication

      4.8
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Social Sciences, Art History, Community Development, Pedagogy, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Positive Thinking and Thriving

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Grit and Growth Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Persistence, Courage, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Optimism, Professional Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Leading Others

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Leadership, People Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Virtual Teams, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Pre-formulation

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmacotherapy, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, Test Tools, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Education and Training, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Teamwork, Design, Research

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      La escuela rural y su comunidad: herramientas para la acción

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Community Development, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Mentorship, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Case Management, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Medical History Documentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diagnostic Tests

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Leadership and Disruption: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
    • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
    • Grit and Growth Mindset: Arizona State University
    • Stepping Up: Leading Others: Queen Mary University of London
    • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Pre-formulation: Novartis
    • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
    • Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement: 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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