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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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      Immersify

      The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning

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

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      University of London

      Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Student-Centred Learning

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      644 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Sales Presentation, Market Opportunities, Proposal Development, Customer Acquisition Management, Peer Review, Branding, Lean Methodologies, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategies, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Due Diligence, Presentations, Finance

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Ideation, User Experience Design, 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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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Ideation, Target Market, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Customer Insights, Planning, Technology Strategies

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creativity, Organizational Effectiveness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Professional Development, Root Cause Analysis, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Analysis, Analytical Skills

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Behavior Technician ABA Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Positive Behavior Support, Speech Therapy, Behavior Management, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Education and Training, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Mental and Behavioral Health, Teaching, Communication, Learning Theory, Child Development, Classroom Management, Training Programs, Instructional Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Proactivity, Data Collection, Learning Strategies

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      Learn English

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Cultures et pédagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Pedagogy, Adult Education, Culture, Higher Education, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Mindfulness, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Cardiopulmonary Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Health Technology, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Assessment, Health Informatics, Patient Observation, Pulmonology, Health Care, Cardiology, Telecommunications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
    • Dentistry 101: University of Michigan
    • Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity: University of Pennsylvania
    • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
    • Behavior Technician ABA Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Learn English: Tsinghua University

    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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