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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Primary Care, Medication Administration, Health Disparities, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Cultural Responsiveness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective)

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Care Coordination, Analytics, Health Care Administration, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Interoperability, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Education and Support, Telehealth, Predictive Modeling, Data Sharing, Payment Systems

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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      A la recherche du Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Transportation Operations, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Economics, Higher Education, Public Policies, Property and Real Estate, Public Safety and National Security

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensors for a Carbon Free World

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Plant Operations and Management, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Energy and Utilities, Machine Controls, Thermal Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Physical Science, Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, World History, Storytelling, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Medical Telemetry, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Health Assessment, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Patient Assistance, Medical Equipment and Technology, Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Patient Safety, Remote Access Systems, Technical Communication, Health Administration, Motivational Interviewing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Enseñar, aprender y evaluar en Escuelas Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Program Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applied Sustainability Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Leadership Development, Product Development, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Design, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Packaging and Labeling, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Frontières en tous genres

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, World History

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Program Development, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Code Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Student Engagement, Game Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
    • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective): Columbia University
    • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
    • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Enseñar, aprender y evaluar en Escuelas Rurales: Universidad Austral
    • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
    • Applied Sustainability Engineering: 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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