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    Early Childhood Education Courses

    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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      University of Michigan

      Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Pediatrics, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Patient Education and Support, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Working With Children, Human Development, Human Learning, Adult Education, Professional Development, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intel

      Introduction to Learning Remotely

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Stress Management, Instructional Design, Organizational Skills, Communication, Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Educación Basada en Evidencias

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Education and Training, Investigation, Pedagogy, Teaching, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Information Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Intermediate)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Academic Success for English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, English Language, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Vocabulary

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Diversity Awareness, Adult Learning Principles, Cultural Diversity, Gerontology, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Education Software and Technology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Analysis

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

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Student Engagement, Teaching, Parent Communication, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Child Development, Working With Children, Student-Centred Learning, Technology Strategies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Emerging Technologies

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

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      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, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Critical Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
    • Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Introduction to Learning Remotely: Intel
    • Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends: University of Geneva
    • Educación Basada en Evidencias: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
    • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
    • Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher: Erasmus University Rotterdam

    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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