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Early Childhood Education Courses

Early Childhood Education courses can help you learn child development theories, curriculum design, classroom management, and assessment strategies. You can build skills in fostering social-emotional learning, engaging families, and implementing play-based learning approaches. Many courses introduce tools like observation checklists, lesson planning software, and assessment frameworks that support effective teaching practices and enhance the learning environment for young children.


Popular Early Childhood Education Courses and Certifications


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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 Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Patient Communication and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Active Listening, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad y educación

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Community Health, Education and Training, Advocacy, Family Support, Media and Communications, Working With Children, Curriculum Development, Child Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Network Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    670 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    301 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Child Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Advocacy, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Adult Learning Principles, Visionary, Community Organizing, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Ideation, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Development, Business Strategy, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Product Development, Business, Value Propositions, Prototyping, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Financial Literacy & Fundraising Readiness

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Valuation, Fundraising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Finance, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Presentations, Accounting, Investments, Business Metrics, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Sales Presentations, Market Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, digital literacy

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Elementary A2

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Grammar, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
  • Patient Communication and Education: Coursera
  • ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum: University of London
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sexualidad y educación : Universidad de los Andes
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher: University of Cape Town
  • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan
  • Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals : Creo Incubator
  • Entrepreneurship: Financial Literacy & Fundraising Readiness: Creo Incubator

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