Early Childhood Education courses can help you learn child development theories, curriculum design, classroom management, and assessment strategies. You can build skills in fostering social-emotional learning, engaging families, and implementing play-based learning approaches. Many courses introduce tools like observation checklists, lesson planning software, and assessment frameworks that support effective teaching practices and enhance the learning environment for young children.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Research, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Justice, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Working With Children, School Counseling, Community Development, Human Development, Parent Communication, Child Development, Social Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, File I/O, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Team Oriented, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Educational Materials, Teaching, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Development, Working With Children
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Resilience, Parent Communication, Advocacy, Non-Verbal Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Trustworthiness, Persistence, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Instructional Design, Innovation, Professional Development, Planning, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Investigation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Teaching, Visionary, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months