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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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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Graphing, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Algebra, Estimation, Spreadsheet Software, Derivatives

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematics Education, Governance

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

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      Stanford University

      Health Across the Gender Spectrum

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Patient Education and Support, Toileting, Mental Health, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Medical Support, Student Engagement, Public Health

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      Universiteit Leiden

      De-Mystifying Mindfulness

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health, Social Justice, Psychology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Critical Thinking, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Mental Health Therapies, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Working With Children, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health

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

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Teaching, Political Sciences, Culture, Higher Education, Community Development, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Photography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Logo Design, Canva (Software), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Video Production, Storytelling, Video Editing, Animations, Education Software and Technology, Content Creation, Creative Design, Generative AI Agents, Motion Graphics, AI Personalization, Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Branding, Marketing

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Branding, Lean Methodologies, Team Building, Legal Risk, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Brand Management, Intellectual Property, New Product Development, Team Management, Business Modeling, Presentations, Professional Networking, Equities, Recruitment Strategies

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Environment, Public Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis

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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

      Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Research, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Writing

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Health Informatics, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Evaluation, Telecommunications, Care Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Communication

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors: University of Pennsylvania
    • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
    • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
    • Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts
    • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
    • AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing: Skillshare
    • Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up: University of Pennsylvania
    • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
    • Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets: Johns Hopkins University

    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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