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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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      Universidad de Chile

      Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, Educational Materials, Professional Development, Higher Education, Communication, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Planning, Constructive Feedback

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Learning Theory, Learning Styles, Creativity, Decision Making, Technology Strategies

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      496 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Common Core Standards, Public Policies, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
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      110 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Blended Learning Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Digital Communications, Live Streaming, Planning, Research, Auditing

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Child Care as a Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Program Standards, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing and Collection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Envisioning Educational Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Food Safety and Sanitation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Series Orientation: Transforming Education

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Adult Learning Principles, Community Development, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Time Management

      4.9
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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Qualitative Research, Graphical Tools, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Empathy

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Environmental Science, Environment, Teamwork, Environmental Resource Management, Education and Training, Mitigation, Self-Awareness, Student Engagement, Systems Thinking

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Electrical Safety, Electrical Wiring, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Safety Audits, Health And Safety Standards, Fall Protection, Working With Children, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Analysis

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.:Ā Universidad de Chile
    • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education:Ā University of Michigan
    • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education:Ā University of Toronto
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice:Ā University of Pennsylvania
    • Blended Learning Toolkit:Ā Columbia University
    • Child Care as a Business:Ā The State University of New York
    • Envisioning Educational Transformation:Ā University of Michigan
    • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes:Ā Ludwig-Maximilians-UniversitƤt München (LMU)
    • Series Orientation: Transforming Education:Ā University of Michigan
    • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities:Ā Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    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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