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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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      Duke University

      Impact Investment Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Due Diligence, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Business Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Creating a Technology Startup Company

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Market Research, Operational Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Product Development, Systems Thinking, Business Strategies, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Market Analysis, Product Management, Leadership, Engineering Management, Engineering

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيف توازن بين عملك وحياتك الشخصية

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Professional Development, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Stress Management, Adaptability, Prioritization, Goal Setting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Data Augmented Technology Assisted Medical Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Diagnostic Tests, Statistical Methods, Patient Communication, Clinical Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Probability & Statistics, Clinical Assessment, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Disparities

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Human Development, IT Management, Culture, Anthropology, Leadership, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Research

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      Kotter

      The Science of Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Creativity, Human Capital, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Business, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Business Marketing, Neurology

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Business Process Management, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Development, Emerging Technologies

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      The University of Tokyo

      6分間模擬授業で学ぶ授業づくり(Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching)

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Time Management

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      Columbia University

      Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Stress First Aid, Family Support, Student Support and Services, Crisis Intervention, Mentorship, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Advanced Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Intellectual Property, Planning, Document Management, Communication, Journals, Style Guides

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      USO

      Making Your Military Transition a Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Community Development, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Impact Investment Finance: Duke University
    • Creating a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder
    • كيف توازن بين عملك وحياتك الشخصية: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Data Augmented Technology Assisted Medical Decision Making : University of Michigan
    • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Science of Change: Kotter
    • The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • 6分間模擬授業で学ぶ授業づくり(Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching): The University of Tokyo
    • Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support: Columbia University

    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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