• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Early Childhood Education

    Early Childhood Education Courses

    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.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Early Childhood Education Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Motivational Interviewing, Health Assessment, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Goal Setting, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Plant-Based Diets

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Giving 2.0: The MOOC

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Planning, Innovation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      196 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Big Interview

      El Arte de la Entrevista de Trabajo

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Test Tools, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Design, Big Data, Data Processing, Transaction Processing, Data Security, Scalability

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      New Teacher Center

      Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Technology Strategies, Student Support and Services, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, Data Integration, Adaptability, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      260 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Product Promotion, Intellectual Property, Account Management, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      American Psychological Association

      Ethics of Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Psychology, Education and Training, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      535 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for University Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Roadmaps, OpenAI, Business Transformation, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      890 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      INSEAD

      Blockchain and Business

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, FinTech, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Modeling, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Business Technologies, Innovation, Intellectual Property

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      423 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    1…777879…170

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

    • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Plant-Based Diets: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
    • El Arte de la Entrevista de Trabajo: Big Interview
    • Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students: New Teacher Center
    • Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Coursera Project Network
    • Ethics of Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen

    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.

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok