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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Needs Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, User Story, Stakeholder Communications, Executive Presence, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Leadership, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Communication, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea tu Curriculum con canva

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Cloud Applications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Solution Design, Agile Methodology, Problem Solving, Agile Product Development, Empathy, Requirements Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing Process

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Peer Review, Editing, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Shaping Your Professional Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Copywriting, Education Software and Technology, Motion Graphics, Blogs, AI Product Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Social Media Content, Typography, Marketing, Business Research

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Real Time Data, Google Workspace

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Rochester

    Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Commercialization, Prioritization, New Product Development, Strategic Prioritization, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Decision Making

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Student Books with Book Creator

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Collaborative Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Improve Communication with Genial.ly

    Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Technical Communication, Design, Education Software and Technology, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic: Coursera
  • Program Management and the Art of Communication: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Crea tu Curriculum con canva: Coursera
  • Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Teaching Writing Process: Johns Hopkins University
  • Shaping Your Professional Brand: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing: Skillshare
  • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera
  • Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System: University of Rochester
  • Create Student Books with Book Creator: Coursera

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