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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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    University of Geneva

    Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biostatistics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Informed Consent

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    407 reviews

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    Duke University

    Copyright for Educators & Librarians

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Legal Research

    4.8
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    613 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Video Production, Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    495 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Curriculum Planning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Consolidando empresas: Estrutura jurídica e financeira

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Business Modeling, Tax Planning, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Valuation, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Tax, Business Management, Financial Modeling, Compliance Management, Financial Analysis, New Business Development, Investments, Growth Strategies, Tax Laws

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    485 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    283 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Patient Education And Counseling, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management, Health Equity, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Communication, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    695 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Team Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    406 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Creative Thinking, ChatGPT, Learning Strategies, Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Artificial Neural Networks, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    542 reviews

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    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Education and Training, Global Marketing, Decision Making, Analysis, Psychology, digital literacy, Digital Transformation, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    385 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la estrategia

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Governance, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Strategic Thinking, Business Administration, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Analysis

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

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

  • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
  • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University
  • Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Consolidando empresas: Estrutura jurídica e financeira: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
  • Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota

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