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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

      Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Google Workspace

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Financial Modeling, New Product Development, Business Development, Video Production, Project Planning, Presentations, Innovation, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Accountability and Employee Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Engineering Management, Organizational Leadership, Empathy, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Customer Centricity with Professor Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Trustworthiness, Expectation Management, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Sustainable Development, Human Resource Strategy, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Diversity Marketing, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Business, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Multilevel Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Modeling

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Leading Others

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Leadership, People Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Virtual Teams, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Preview
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      University of Virginia

      Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Growth Mindedness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Soutien des TI de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Application Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Desktop Support, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software Installation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Case Western Reserve University

      Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Evaluation, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera Project Network
    • Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Accountability and Employee Engagement: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Customer Centricity with Professor Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
    • Multilevel Modeling: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Stepping Up: Leading Others: Queen Mary University of London
    • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
    • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
    • Soutien des TI de Google: Google

    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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