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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Mathematics Education, Conceptual Design, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde

      Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Investments, Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Proposal Development, Financial Inclusion, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Return On Investment, Needs Assessment, Finance, Relationship Building, Economic Development, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Contract Negotiation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Safety Training, Intensive Care Unit, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Nurse Education

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modes of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Culture, Grammar, Intercultural Competence, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Innovation, Franchising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Needs Assessment, Motivational Skills, Prototyping, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity, Analysis, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Organ Donation: From Death to Life

      Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Value Propositions, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Professional Development, Active Listening, Communication, Education Software and Technology, Grammar, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Literacy

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde: ESSEC Business School
    • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
    • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise: Copenhagen Business School
    • Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks: University of Michigan
    • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
    • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park

    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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