Early Childhood Education Courses and Certifications

Stanford Seminar - Cognitively Appropriate Computing Education for Young Learners

Stanford University offers a seminar on designing computing education tools for young learners, focusing on storytelling and computational learning goals for K-2 students.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

Home-Based Child Care

Learn to operate a home-based childcare center with this 22-week course from the State University of New York. Covers child development, safety measures, and business fundamentals.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

285 ratings at Coursera

Explore the history and frameworks of preK-12 social and emotional learning curricula in this 5-week course by the University of Colorado Boulder. Earn 3 university credits upon completion.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Magic of Storytelling: The Gateway to Literacy

1457 ratings at Udemy

Explore playful ways to engage children in storytelling and literacy with this less than 1-hour course from Udemy, based on the research of Vivian Paley.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introduction to ERS

1320 ratings at Udemy

Learn to assess and improve early care and education centers using Environment Rating Scales in this 3-part, 3-hour online course.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Help your child to read and write - Part 2

990 ratings at Udemy

Enhance your child's literacy skills with this Udemy course. Learn to guide your child in building, reading, and writing complex words using the Sounds-Write Phonics Program. Suitable for parents of 4-6 year olds.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Twinkl Phonics CPD Training Part 1

977 ratings at Udemy

Learn the basics of phonics and how to implement the Twinkl Phonics programme in your school with this 1-2 hour online training course.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Get Ready For Kindergarten- Phonics and Letter Recognition

265 ratings at Udemy

Prepare your child for kindergarten with this 26-week online course that teaches letter recognition, phonics, and writing, using fun, interactive activities.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Lesson Planning Ideas for Teachers

Enhance your lesson planning skills with this 39-hour course. Learn to create engaging activities, use templates, understand education models, and utilize various resources. Accessible on all devices.

• Study.com
• 1 day 15 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

GACE Early Childhood Education (501) Prep

Prepare for the GACE Early Childhood Education test with this 45-hour course, covering all test topics through engaging text and video lessons, and self-assessment quizzes.

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

Early Childhood Education Praxis (5025) Study Guide & Practice Test

Prepare for the Praxis Test in Early Childhood Education with this comprehensive 32-hour study guide, covering language development, teaching diverse learners, math, science, and more.

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

Praxis Family and Consumer Sciences (5122) Prep

Prepare for the Praxis Family and Consumer Sciences exam with this self-paced course. Covering all exam topics, it offers engaging video lessons, self-assessment quizzes, and 22 hours of material.

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

Resources for Teaching Early Readers

Enhance your early reading curriculum with this 22-hour course offering easy-to-use lesson plans and instructional strategies, including teaching Spanish in children's books.

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

ILTS Early Childhood Education (206): Practice & Study Guide

Prepare for the ILTS Early Childhood Education exam with this 34-hour study guide. Learn from professional instructors, master key concepts through quizzes, and explore diverse topics in child education.

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

Praxis Pre-Kindergarten Education (5531) Prep

Prepare for the Praxis Pre-Kindergarten Education Exam with this 34-hour course covering child development, classroom management, and instructional strategies for pre-K students.

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