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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 Cape Town

      Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Curriculum Development, Adaptive Equipment, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Diversity Awareness

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      Universidad de Chile

      Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, Educational Materials, Professional Development, Higher Education, Communication, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Planning, Constructive Feedback

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      200 reviews

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Learning Styles, Language Learning, Education Software and Technology, Stress Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, General Networking

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Food Safety and Sanitation, Endocrinology, Biochemistry

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      54 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Family Spirit Nurture

      Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Mental Health, Family Support, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Basic)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intel

      Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Personal Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, First Aid, Record Keeping

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration

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      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Cultural Responsiveness

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Reimagining Education for Equity

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Critical Thinking

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      University of Michigan

      Hearing Loss in Children

      Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Patient Referral, Anatomy

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms:Ā University of Cape Town
    • Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.:Ā Universidad de Chile
    • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles:Ā Arizona State University
    • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes:Ā Ludwig-Maximilians-UniversitƤt München (LMU)
    • Family Spirit Nurture:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • AI for Education (Basic):Ā Kennesaw State University
    • Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships:Ā Intel
    • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center:Ā The State University of New York
    • Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community:Ā Arizona State University
    • Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations:Ā University of Colorado Boulder

    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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