Early Childhood Development Courses and Certifications

Early Childhood Care and Education

687 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

• Best of All Time

Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Implementation

162 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)

English in Early Childhood: Language Learning and Development

1418 reviews

Discover how very young children learn English as an additional language and how you can help them progress.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Toxic Stress of Early Childhood Adversity - Impact and Interventions

Explores toxic stress in early childhood, its long-term health impacts, and policy strategies to counteract adversity. Discusses new pediatric guidelines and interdisciplinary approaches to promote resilience and healthy development.

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

Introduction to Early Childhood

79 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
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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)

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

27 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)

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 Subtests I & II (036/037): Study Guide & Practice

Comprehensive preparation for OAE Prekindergarten exams, covering child development, curriculum, and key subject areas to equip educators with essential knowledge for early childhood education.

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

California Assessment of Professional Knowledge (APK): Elementary Prep

Comprehensive preparation for the NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary exam, 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

Young children, the outdoors and nature

5 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore the benefits of outdoor engagement for babies and toddlers, and learn how to develop rich outdoor environments that support their learning and development.

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

Supporting physical development in early childhood

3 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