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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Interactive Choice Boards with Seesaw

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Instructional Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Climate Science for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Mental Health, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
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      LearnKartS

      Workplace Ethics and Professionalism

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Wakelet to Curate Learning Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Education Software and Technology, Content Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      New
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      University of Michigan

      Healthcare Leadership Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Health Care, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      ESSEC Business School

      Paths to a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adaptability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Goodwill Industries International

      Building Your Community Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Relationship Building, Course Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Planning, Collaboration, Surveys, Data Mapping, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting started with Fiverr for Freelancers

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Market Analysis, Proposal Development, Entrepreneurship, Account Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Multilingualism, Education and Training, Teaching, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Literacy, Diversity Training, Vocabulary, Learning Strategies

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project)

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Interviewing Skills, Strategic Marketing, Recruitment, Marketing, Target Market, Presentations, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication, Smart Goals, Storytelling, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Interviewing for DS/AI Roles

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Artificial Intelligence, Planning, Machine Learning, Compensation and Benefits, Data Science, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Events and Conferences, Data Architecture, Presentations, Needs Assessment, Big Data

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Creating Trust & Support

      Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Team Building, Team Motivation, Team Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Honesty, Relationship Building, Empathy, Collaboration, Professional Development, Storytelling, Mindfulness

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create Interactive Choice Boards with Seesaw: Coursera Project Network
    • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
    • Workplace Ethics and Professionalism: LearnKartS
    • Use Wakelet to Curate Learning Collections: Coursera Project Network
    • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
    • Paths to a Sustainable Future: ESSEC Business School
    • Building Your Community Resources: Goodwill Industries International
    • Getting started with Fiverr for Freelancers: Coursera Project Network
    • Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project): University of Maryland, College Park

    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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