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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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      Rice University

      Introduction to Teaching English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Instructional Strategies, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Collaborative Software, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Literacy, Lesson Planning, Language Learning, End User Training and Support

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Concentration, Psychiatry, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Working With Children, Neurology, Child Development, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Employee Training, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Professional Resume using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Personal Development, Detail Oriented

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      885 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      New Models of Business in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Business, Business Transformation, Storytelling, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Systems, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Organizational Leadership

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Zurich

      Myocardial Infarction

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Electocardiography, Chronic Diseases, Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Blood Pressure, Medical Emergency, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Biology, Behavior Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part One

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Electronic Media

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Secure Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Vulnerability Management, Technical Design, Security Engineering, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Design

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Primary Care, Health Care, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Professional Skills for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professionalism, Resource Allocation, Time Management, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, LinkedIn, Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Relationship Management, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Branding, Social Media

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Security Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Designing Learning Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Educational Materials, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Teaching English Learners: Rice University
    • Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges: University of Geneva
    • What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • New Models of Business in Society: University of Virginia
    • Myocardial Infarction: University of Zurich
    • History of Rock, Part One: University of Rochester
    • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
    • Professional Skills for International Business: University of London

    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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