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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

      Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Michigan

      Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Editing, Literacy, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Usability, Figma (Design Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Interactive Design, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Johns Hopkins University

      A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Medicare, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Health Systems, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Disabilities

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المهارات الأساسية لمديري اليوم

      Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Professional Development, People Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Adaptability, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Technology Strategies, Self-Awareness, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      PMP Exam Prep: Gaining Business Acumen for Project Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Project Implementation, Business Acumen

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Engineering Management, Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Organizational Development, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Income Statement, Commercial Laws, Fundraising, Cash Flows, Engineering, Presentations

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Design Thinking, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Product Development, Solution Design, Customer Insights

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Mi nueva empresa: los siguientes pasos

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, New Product Development, Leadership Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Performance Analysis, Innovation, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Growth Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
    • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
    • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
    • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
    • UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
    • المهارات الأساسية لمديري اليوم: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • PMP Exam Prep: Gaining Business Acumen for Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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