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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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      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Video Editing, Multimedia, Photo Editing, Scripting, Peer Review, Oral Expression, Editing, Music

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, User Story, Stakeholder Engagement, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Leadership

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Excellence in Online Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Adult Education, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Diversity Awareness, Relationship Building, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Constructive Feedback

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Immersify

      The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Video Production, Education Software and Technology, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Blogs, Animations, Scripting, Branding, Instagram, Marketing Design, Technical Communication, Drive Engagement

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving

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      University of California, Davis

      Estimating Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Construction Management, Estimation, Bidding, Construction, Cost Management, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Business Ethics, Budgeting, Project Management, Engineering Plans And Specifications

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      Skillshare

      Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive in 3D Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Innovation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Design Strategies, Ideation, Business Planning, Product Design, Curiosity, User Experience Design, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Cognitive flexibility, Sustainable Design, Consumer Behaviour

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Introduction to IT Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Communication, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Job Analysis, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Brand Strategy, Customer Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling: University of Houston
    • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • IBM Product Manager: IBM
    • Excellence in Online Teaching: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine: Skillshare
    • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Estimating Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
    • Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive in 3D Animation: Skillshare

    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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