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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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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      当代应用心理学

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Professional Development, Occupational Safety And Health, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Leadership, Mental Health, Decision Making

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Health Coaching Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Goal Setting, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Empowerment, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Time Management, Active Listening, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Teaching, Collaboration, Technology Solutions, Innovation, Communication, Web Applications, Creative Design, Technology Strategies, Content Management, Digital Communications, Document Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Google Ads, Target Audience, AI Personalization, Content Marketing, Growth Strategies, Performance Analysis, E-Commerce, Generative AI, Paid media

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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Working With Children, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Risk Analysis, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Leadership and Management, Cognitive flexibility, Team Leadership, Leadership, Professional Development, Business Leadership, People Management, Staff Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Self-Awareness

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      The State University of New York

      Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Infographics, Social Media, Professional Development, Business Communication, Presentations, Writing, Data Visualization, Branding

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Research Design, Medical Prescription, Research Methodologies, Patient Safety, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Data Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cursos en línea: modelo para armar

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Interactive Design, Learning Management Systems, Content Management, Education Software and Technology, Document Management, Technical Communication, Digital Communications

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Interactive Design, User Experience Design

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Statistics for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Presentation, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Plot (Graphics), Histogram, Graphing

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Communicating with Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Communication, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Journalism, Public Relations, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Media Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London
    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
    • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking: IBM
    • Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes : Universidad de Chile
    • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps: The State University of New York
    • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cursos en línea: modelo para armar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM: 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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