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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Google Workspace

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Equities, Probability Distribution, Investments, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Commercialization, Patient Safety

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Health Assessment, Coaching, Preventative Care, Behavior Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Engineering Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Scheduling, Scrum (Software Development), Procurement, Quality Management, Team Management, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Project Scoping, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Biology, Research, Life Sciences, Psychology, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Education and Training, Social Justice, Health Equity, Special Education, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Design, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Network Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Goal Setting, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      American Deaf Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Justice, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Special Education, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Working With Children, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication, Student Support and Services, Curriculum Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      860 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Organizational Skills, Lifelong Learning, Higher Education, Personal Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides: Coursera Project Network
    • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
    • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
    • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows: Tel Aviv University
    • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
    • Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
    • Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston

    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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