• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Early Childhood Education

    Early Childhood Education Courses

    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.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Early Childhood Education Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Michigan

      Community Organizing for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Sociology, Program Evaluation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      Y

      Yonsei University

      Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Demography, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      318 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      83 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Strategic Career Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Smart Goals, Brand Management, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Project Scoping, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Test Engineering, Cost Management, Contract Management, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Systems Thinking, Project Risk Management, Risk Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      130 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Healthcare Ethics, Psychology, Laboratory Research, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Research, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Food and Beverage, Rehabilitation, Environmental Issue, Biology, Non-Verbal Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      205 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Science and Technology of China

      快速学习

      Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Quick Learning, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Productivity, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Information Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      74 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Leadership, Business Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      649 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication, Assertiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      170 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Business Strategy, Community Development, Case Studies, Social Sciences

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Caring for Others

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Healthcare Ethics, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Community and Social Work, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    1…878889…174

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

    • Community Organizing for Social Justice : University of Michigan
    • Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea: Yonsei University
    • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 快速学习: University of Science and Technology of China
    • Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Leadership and Negotiation Skills: Tecnológico de Monterrey

    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.

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Analytics
    • Digital Marketing
    • English Speaking
    • Generative AI (GenAI)
    • Generative AI
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • Project Management
    • Python

    Certificates & Programs

    • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
    • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    • Google IT Support Certificate
    • Google Project Management Certificate
    • Google UX Design Certificate
    • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
    • IBM Data Science Certificate
    • Machine Learning Certificate
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
    • UI / UX Design Certificate

    Industries & Careers

    • Business
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Education & Teaching
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • Healthcare
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Information Technology (IT)
    • Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
    • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Preparing for the PMP Certification
    • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
    • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok