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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Arithmetic, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, Health Informatics, Chronic Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Special Education, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, English Language, Learning Management Systems, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Research, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Human Learning, Working With Children, Child Development, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Substance Abuse
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Constructive Feedback, Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Mathematics Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Education and Training, English Language, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Literacy, Digital pedagogy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Socioeconomics, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months