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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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      École Polytechnique

      How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Health Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Flow, Telecommunications, Communication

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      University of Virginia

      Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment

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

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to CSS3

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Javascript, Debugging

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

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      Skillshare

      Personal & Professional Development: Digital Norms for Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Telecommuting, Collaboration, Prioritization, Scheduling, Professional Development, Assertiveness, Time Management, Digital Communications, Productivity, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Brand Illustration: Create Stylized, Unforgettable Imagery

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Creative Design, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Brainstorming, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Professional Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Create an Online Course

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Curriculum Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Content Management, User Centered Design, Cultural Diversity, Technical Writing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Exercise Science

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Assessment for Learning

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

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Abnormal Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling: University of Houston
    • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
    • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam: Duke University
    • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to CSS3: University of Michigan
    • Personal & Professional Development: Digital Norms for Teams: Skillshare
    • Brand Illustration: Create Stylized, Unforgettable Imagery: Skillshare
    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
    • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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