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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.


Popular Early Childhood Education Courses and Certifications


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    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Professional Resume using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Business Writing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Detail Oriented, Recruitment

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Dentistry 101

    Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Public Health, Oral Health, Medical Science and Research, Higher Education, Research

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    394 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

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    422 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Growth Mindedness, Simulations

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    624 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Working With Children, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Differentiated Instruction, Neurology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Team Oriented, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Course Development, Learning Theory, Digital pedagogy, Special Education, Stress First Aid

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Communication Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, Language Competency, Literacy, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la producción audiovisual

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Video Production, Videography, Storyboarding, Editing, Storytelling, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Educación Matemática para profesores de infantil. Curso 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Systems Of Measurement, Arithmetic, Geometry, Logical Reasoning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
  • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera
  • Dentistry 101: University of Michigan
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers: University of Cambridge
  • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
  • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney

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