Develop your understanding of early childhood education with our collection of flexible courses. Learn best practices for working with young children.

Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.

University of Leeds

Inclusive Education: Exploring SEND Practice and Strategies

4 weeks

1 hr per week

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Federation University

Designing Play-Based Learning

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

The LEGO Foundation

Una introducción a la herramienta Experiencias de Aprendizaje a través del Juego

3 weeks

1 hr per week

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University of Reading

Understanding Multilingual Children's Language Development

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

The LEGO Foundation

Introduction to the Learning Through Play Experience Tool

3 weeks

1 hr per week

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The LEGO Foundation

Aprendizaje a través del Juego con los LEGO® Braille Bricks

8 weeks

3 hrs per week

Free digital upgrade

Queensland University of Technology

Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood

2 weeks

1 hr per week

Included in Unlimited

UK Health Security Agency, The Open University, NHS England & activematters

Supporting Physical Development in Early Childhood

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

Gain experience to further your career in early childhood education

Early childhood education courses are a great resource for teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone interested in a career in education. We offer a variety of online courses, covering fundamental aspects of early childhood education such as teaching phonics and learning through play.

Whether you’re looking to kickstart a career in early childhood education or you’re expanding your current skillset with CPD hours, our online ECE courses are a great place to start. H2: Study early childhood education online with FutureLearn

Gain certificates in early childhood education at your own pace. You’ll study material from some of the world’s top universities, discovering strategic and practical approaches to teaching young students.

Designed to fit around your routine, our teaching courses are a great option for educators at every stage of their career. With our flexible online courses, you can enhance your skillset while keeping up with your current work and life commitments.