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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


  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Cape Town

    Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Curriculum Development, Adaptive Equipment, Disabilities, Working With Children, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training

    Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Education and Training, Needs Assessment, Student Engagement, Adult Education, Mentorship, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development, Personal Development, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Reimagining Education for Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Socioeconomics, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidad de Chile

    Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

    Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Educational Materials, Communication, Higher Education, Learning Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    206 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Simulations, Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Special Education, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Graphical Tools, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    T

    The University of Sydney

    The Place of Music in 21st Century Education

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Digital pedagogy, Musical Composition, World Music, Classical Music, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Formal Learning, Creativity, Childhood Education and Development, Electronic Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Higher Education, Education and Training, Child Development, Curriculum Planning, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Empathy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    322 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms: University of Cape Town
  • Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution: University of Alberta
  • Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Reimagining Education for Equity: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.: Universidad de Chile
  • Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

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