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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.


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Popular Early Childhood Education Courses and Certifications


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    Intel

    Introduction to Learning Remotely

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Learning Management Systems, Student Engagement, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, Stress Management, Train The Trainer, Instructional Design, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Communication, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Reimagining Educational Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Adult Education, Collaboration, Family Support, Professional Development, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Network Analysis

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Mindfulness

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    International Women's Health and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Maternal Health, Community Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gerontology, Child Health, Health Disparities, Gynecology, Health Equity, Social Justice, Family Planning, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Health Education, Human Services, Advocacy, Education and Training, Immigration Law, International Relations, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Giving 2.0: The MOOC

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Social Impact, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Transversalización de género en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Policy Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    415 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Envisioning Educational Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Assessment for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Program Evaluation, Big Data, Analytics, Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Special Education, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Building, People Development, Collaboration, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Goal Setting

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

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    Universidad Austral

    Ciencias naturales en el nivel medio: del fenómeno a la idea

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Teaching, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Instructional Strategies, Classroom Management, Education and Training, Environmental Science, Research, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Experimentation, Discussion Facilitation, Social Impact, Graphing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Learning Remotely: Intel
  • Reimagining Educational Innovation: University of Michigan
  • From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health: University of Michigan
  • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University
  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
  • Transversalización de género en la Educación Superior: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
  • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

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