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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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      IBM

      Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, User Story, Backlogs, Performance Measurement, Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, GitHub, Continuous Improvement Process, Estimation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Childhood Education and Development, Professional Development, Medical Privacy, Mental Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Time Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Relationship Building, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Gerontology, Healthcare Ethics, Compassion, Pediatrics

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      Universiteit Leiden

      De-Mystifying Mindfulness

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Mental Concentration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trauma Care

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Problem Solving, Diversity Awareness, Communication

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      804 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Closure, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Scheduling, Agile Methodology, Resource Management, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Team Management, Engineering Management, Team Leadership, Sprint Planning, Quality Management, Project Scoping, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Care Coordination, Psychotherapy, Risk Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Introduction to EdTech

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Investments, Strategic Decision-Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Aprendendo a aprender: ferramentas mentais poderosas para ajudá-lo a dominar assuntos difíceis (em Português) [Learning How to Learn]

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Productivity, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Organizational Skills, Planning

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      University of London

      Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Student-Centred Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Registration, Conflict Management, Electronic Medical Record, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Medical Billing and Coding, Professional Development, Patient Coordination, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Time Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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

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      Tel Aviv University

      Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Biology, Life Sciences, General Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Successful Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Courage, Communication, Storytelling, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Composure, Stress Management, Business Writing, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum: IBM
    • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
    • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
    • Introduction to EdTech: EDHEC Business School
    • Aprendendo a aprender: ferramentas mentais poderosas para ajudá-lo a dominar assuntos difíceis (em Português) [Learning How to Learn]: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
    • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts

    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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