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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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      Peking University

      Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Maternal Health, Clinical Nutrition, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, First Aid

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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Research, Research Methodologies, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Emergency Response, Risk Analysis, Social Sciences, Human Development, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      734 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Basic)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, End User Training and Support, Natural Language Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Advanced)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Learning Management Systems, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Teaching English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Instructional Strategies, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Collaborative Software, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Mathematics Education, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Literacy, Lesson Planning, End User Training and Support

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Coaching educativo para ambientes de aprendizaje

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Learning Strategies, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Culture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovación Educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Instructional Strategies, Creative Thinking, Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Student-Centred Learning, Mentorship, Parent Communication, Planning, Social Justice, Student Support and Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Introduction to EdTech

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Investments, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Advocacy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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

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

    • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
    • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
    • AI for Education (Basic): Kennesaw State University
    • AI for Education (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
    • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
    • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Teaching English Learners: Rice University
    • Coaching educativo para ambientes de aprendizaje: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Innovación Educativa: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral

    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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