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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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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Psychology of Popularity

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Sciences, Behavior Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Research

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Strategic Leadership, Market Analysis, Accounting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      973 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Human Anatomy & Physiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Biology, Medical Terminology, Chemistry, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Lifelong Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESCP Business School

      Intercultural Management

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Negotiation, Business Communication, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Community Organizing for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Community Development, Planning, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, Business Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, New Business Development, Business Priorities, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Business Research, Business Analysis, Business Process, Planning, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      658 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Creativity, Network Model, Intellectual Property

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

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      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Nursing Care, Patient Assistance, Care Management, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Medication Therapy Management, Rapport Building, Pharmacology, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      485 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Internet Of Things, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risk Management, Incident Response, Business Planning, Governance, Human Factors (Security), Security Controls, Organizational Strategy, Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, IT Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Infrastructure Security

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      759 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, User Feedback, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, User Experience Design, Concept Of Operations, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Critical Issues in Urban Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Higher Education, Social Studies, Common Core Standards, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Research, Governance, Interviewing Skills, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Psychology of Popularity: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
    • Intercultural Management: ESCP Business School
    • Community Organizing for Social Justice : University of Michigan
    • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I: University of Virginia
    • Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
    • Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation: EIT Digital

    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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