Early Childhood Development Courses and Certifications

Early Childhood Care and Education

722 reviews

The course is targeted for people who intend to start a new preschool/playschool/day-care, or upgrade an existing preschool, or to take up a career as a teacher in preschool, or to improve admission counseling skills or to be trained on the various eleme…

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Implementation

222 ratings at edX

Explore strategies for implementing effective early childhood development programs globally, focusing on policy, advocacy, financing, and scaling successful interventions to support children's potential.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development

37 ratings at edX

Children are our future – so how do we give them the best beginning for a happy and healthy life?

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Supporting physical development in early childhood

5 ratings at OpenLearn

Learn how physical activity improves child health and development. Explore effective ways to ensure babies and young children meet recommended activity levels, enhancing mental health and preventing obesity.

• OpenLearn
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development

Children are our future – so how do we give them the best beginning for a happy and healthy life?

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development

Children are our future – so how do we give them the best beginning for a happy and healthy life?

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Early Childhood Development

Explore biological, cognitive, and socioemotional changes from conception through life, and apply developmental theories to teaching practices.

• StraighterLine
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Hope and Love: Transforming Early Childhood Development

Exploring the impact of hope and love on early childhood development, emphasizing their crucial role in creating opportunities for children to thrive and reach their full potential.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Becker Friedman Institute University of Chicago

Chat2Learn - Using Simple Conversation Prompts to Boost Early Childhood Development

Discover how Chat2Learn uses simple phone prompts to help parents boost their children's vocabulary and conversation skills, reducing early language gaps between socioeconomic groups.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Early Childhood

131 ratings at Coursera

Explore early childhood development, play-based learning, family engagement, and inclusive practices for operating a family day care center. Develop essential policies for your childcare business.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Prenatal Pedagogy for All: Educating Before Birth

Start your learning journey in Prenatal Pedagogy and embark on a conscious and transformative education. Learn to understand yourself better and positively impact the lives of others. Enroll now and be part of the educational change!

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Education 106: Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Explore foundational theories, development stages, curriculum design, and instructional strategies in early childhood education. Gain insights into diversity, assessment, and family involvement.

• Study.com
• 16 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

FTCE Preschool Education Birth-Age 4 (007): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive study guide for FTCE Preschool Education exam, covering child development, curriculum, legal standards, and special education. Includes lessons, quizzes, and flashcards for effective exam preparation.

• Study.com
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

AEPA Assessment of Professional Knowledge - Elementary (NT051): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive study guide for NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge - Elementary Test, covering child development, learning theories, instructional strategies, and professional responsibilities.

• Study.com
• 23 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

OAE Prekindergarten Subtest 1 (036): Study Guide & Practice

Comprehensive preparation for OAE Prekindergarten Subtest I, covering child development, educational theories, and professional responsibilities in early childhood education.

• Study.com
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course