12 Child Development Certificate Programs

This certificate prepares the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child development program. The twelve core units include EAR 20, 24, 28, and 42 and form the foundation upon which further early childhood coursework is built.

The Child Development Certificate program is designed to provide students with a theoretical knowledge base and practical experience, which will prepare them for employment in early childhood centres as a teacher or director as well as for other child-related occupations.

The Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate is tailored to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to assume leadership and administrative roles within early childhood education settings. This comprehensive program covers a range of essential topics, including budgeting, fiscal management, marketing strategies, personnel policies, leadership development, staff training, and educational philosophy design.

The Child Welfare Practice Certificate Program is designed for undergraduate and graduate social work students who wish to develop knowledge and skills in child welfare practice and children’s mental health.

The Infant and Toddler Specialization certificate represents a composite of child development knowledge, skills, and responsibilities integral to working with children ages zero to three. Specific courses emphasize a responsive approach to infants and toddlers' care and education in centre-based programs and family child care homes.

This is an ideal introductory course for those who want to start their career in Child Care or those who want to be qualified as a Child Care Educator.

What will you learn on the course? (one or two sentences will do) This course is designed to help understand the skills needed to care for a baby or young child. Who is this course for? (one or two sentences will do)

With early years care places in great demand across London, getting qualifications in child care can set you up for a rewarding and worthwhile career.

The Early Years Educator Qualification is the must-have qualification. It is for all those wanting to work with children from birth to five years of age.

Trying the patience of parents is part of a child’s healthy and normal development, it’s a child’s way of practicing their independence. As difficult and frustrating as this may be for parents, these episodes often pass. Distressed behaviour in children is pro-longed and can take many forms – anger, lack of attention, physical and verbal abuse, reluctance to socialise, self-harm and risk of injury to themselves or others.

We have a variety of childcare courses for you to choose from. Our expert staff have a wealth of experience in the industry and you will gain practical skills by working closely with local childcare providers. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and abilities to deliver a first-class service as well as enable you to progress onto supervisory and management levels. The childcare sector has always been popular with those who want to be involved in the development of children in their formative years. 

The Certificate IV in Youth Work is designed to prepare students for roles supporting young people in a range of community settings. The program covers key skills like engaging with youth, providing p...