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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Neurology, Child Health, Behavioral Health
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Teaching, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Technology Solutions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Natural Language Processing, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Vocabulary, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Commonwealth Education Trust
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Child Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Advocacy, Non-Verbal Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Research, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Education and Training, Advocacy, Family Support, Media and Communications, Working With Children, Child Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Infant Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking
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Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months