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Early Childhood Education Courses

Early Childhood Education courses can help you learn child development theories, curriculum design, classroom management, and assessment strategies. You can build skills in fostering social-emotional learning, engaging families, and implementing play-based learning approaches. Many courses introduce tools like observation checklists, lesson planning software, and assessment frameworks that support effective teaching practices and enhance the learning environment for young children.


Popular Early Childhood Education Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Assessment for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Program Evaluation, Big Data, Analytics, Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

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    Duke University

    Visual Perception and the Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Motion Graphics, Neurology, Color Theory, Visual Impairment Education, Vision Transformer (ViT), Biology, Physiology, Experimentation, Anatomy

    4.7
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Effective Sales – An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Relationship Building, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting

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    Illinois Tech

    Business Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Global Marketing, Business Process, Business Process Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, People Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Leadership, Inventory Accounting, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Data Analysis

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    360 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    237 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Workday

    Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Human Resources Software, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Accounting, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, Data Entry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, digital literacy, Communication, Technology Strategies, Web Applications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications

    4.5
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    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Educational Materials, Innovation, Learning Theory, Learning Strategies, Creativity, Planning, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    University of New Mexico

    International Business II

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Business, Organizational Structure, Intercultural Competence, Workforce Management, Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for University Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Curriculum Development, Enterprise Architecture, Thought Leadership, Program Implementation, Strategic Planning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Education Software and Technology, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Visual Perception and the Brain: Duke University
  • Effective Sales – An Overview: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Business Management Essentials: Illinois Tech
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users: Workday
  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
  • Designing Learning Innovation: Politecnico di Milano
  • International Business II: University of New Mexico
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University

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