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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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      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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      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

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Benjamin Franklin and His World

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, International Relations, Public History, Political Sciences, Governance, Diplomacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      The 4 A's of Marketing with Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Business Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Internal Communications, MarTech, Marketing Planning, Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategy, Business

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Aptly

      Land Your Next Role

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Recruitment, LinkedIn, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Personal Development, Professional Development, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      PMP Exam Prep: Gaining Business Acumen for Project Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Project Implementation, Business Acumen

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Take your resume to the next level with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Open Source Software

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Programming, Computer Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, World History, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
    • Stepping Up: Leading Others: Queen Mary University of London
    • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Benjamin Franklin and His World: University of Pennsylvania
    • The 4 A's of Marketing with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
    • Land Your Next Role: Aptly
    • PMP Exam Prep: Gaining Business Acumen for Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Influencing the Organisation: Queen Mary University of London
    • Take your resume to the next level with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Open Source Software: Illinois Tech

    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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