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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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      Wesleyan University

      Creating Behavioral Change

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Target Market, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, New Product Development, Business Planning, Product Development, Leadership Development, Business Development, Promotional Strategies, Business Process Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      995 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Family Support

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Learning Theory, Grammar, Case Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Management Skills for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Change Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Team Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Business Management, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      735 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      From Idea to Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Business Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      778 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Presentations, Analytical Skills, Portfolio Management, Business Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
    • Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
    • Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Management Skills for International Business: University of London
    • SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion: Dassault Systèmes
    • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    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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