82 Certificate Degrees in Early Childhood Education 2024
- Livingston, USA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
Advance your career as a teacher through an Education Specialist in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Alabama Online. In the program, you'll engage in subjects including early childhood theory, research, curriculum and pedagogy. As a result, you will be prepared to serve students of diverse populations.
- Santa Barbara, USA
Full time
On-Campus
English
Students who complete the AS-T in Early Childhood Education will achieve the following competencies: Child Development and Learning; Culture, Diversity, and Equity; Relationships, Interactions, and Guidance; Family and Community Engagement; Dual-Language Development; Observation, Screening, Assessment, and Documentation; Special Needs and Inclusion; Learning Environments and Curriculum; Health, Safety and Nutrition; Leadership in Early Childhood Education; Professionalism; and Administration and Supervision.
- San Jose, USA
3 years
Blended
English
San Jose City College offers an Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree and various certificates in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Graduates of the Associate in Science degree qualify through academic preparation and field experience for work in child centers, pre-schools, day care facilities, infant and toddler centers and other programs serving young children. They are able to use instructional techniques, which promote intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth in children. After completing the Associate in Science degree, students will be eligible for the Teacher Level of the State of California Childrens Center Permit, and qualify for employment as teachers in government and privately funded early care and education programs. Students planning to transfer to a 4-year university should follow the AS-T degree. A grade of "C" or better is required in all ECE major, certificate and major elective courses..
- Santa Barbara, USA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This program centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education and child development, including curriculum for preschools and caregiving for infant centers are introduced the first year. In depth study of language and cognitive processes of young children and an introduction to exceptionality is the focus of the second year. Throughout, there is considerable emphasis placed on developing personal interaction styles consistent with fostering good staff relations, knowledge of community resources, and awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse populations with whom the student will work.
- Online United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
This certificate is relevant for anyone interested in young children’s learning and development, including practitioners working in early-year settings or those wanting a career working with children from birth to seven years. In this certificate, you'll develop your understanding of policy and practice in early childhood. It will prepare you to engage with further study as a foundation for careers working with young children and their families across all sectors.
- Riverside, USA
Full time
1 semester
On-Campus
English
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.
- Santa Barbara, USA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Exceptional career opportunities for teachers and associate teachers in bilingual/bicultural early childhood settings are increasing with the state’s growing diversity. This certificate can be earned concurrently with the Early Childhood Education certificate. See Department Chair for details. The Early Childhood Education Program at Santa Barbara City College centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching, combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education, including curriculum for preschools, school age programs and care-giving for infant centers, are introduced. In-depth study of observation, assessment, health, safety and nutrition are also introduced.
- Riverside, USA
Full time
1 semester
On-Campus
English
Education is for you if you are interested in working with infants and toddlers required by Title 22 licensing. Learn practical skills and on-site training to prepare students for employment with infants/toddlers in Early Childhood Education. The Infant and Toddler Specialization certificate represent 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 the care and education of infants and toddlers in center-based programs and family child care homes.
- Riverside, USA
Full time
1 semester
On-Campus
English
This certificate enables the holder to care for and assist in the development and the instruction of children in a child development program while under supervision. Students select two classes out of EAR 20, 24, 28, and 42 to meet the requirements for this certificate.
- Santa Barbara, USA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
A Certificate of Achievement in School-Age Care centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education and child development, including curriculum for preschools and caregiving for infant centers, are introduced in the first year. An in-depth study of language and cognitive processes of young children and an introduction to exceptionality is the focus of the second year. Throughout, there is considerable emphasis placed on developing personal interaction styles consistent with fostering good staff relations, knowledge of community resources, and awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse populations with whom the student will work.
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Full time
5 months
Distance Learning
English
The NCFE CACHE prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with and care for children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. CACHE qualifications are recognised across the education and care industry and they are amongst the most well known and respected qualifications.
- Online United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
Interested in how social, cultural and psychological influences impact the lives of children and young people? This engaging and wide-ranging interdisciplinary certificate is for anyone working with children and young people or with a general interest in the field. You’ll investigate policies, practices and issues affecting the lives of children and young people across a range of settings – developing your knowledge, your analytical skills and improving your practice.
- Santa Barbara, USA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This certificate program is designed for students who wish to work with infants and toddlers and their families in public and private child development programs. The course work offers both theoretical background and practical experience in infant/toddler education and the development and caregiving of infants and toddlers.
- Montreal, Canada
On-Campus
English
The goal of the two (2) year Early Childhood Education certificate program is to train students on how to provide educational services to a group of children, from 0 – 12 years old, in an early childhood care setting. The main function of an early childhood educator (ECE) is to create an environment that promotes the physical, motor, cognitive, language, socio-affective and moral development of a child by establishing in them a caring relationship. In addition, the educator’s role is to develop, organize, lead and evaluate educational activities that promote overall childhood development.
- Online USA
On-Campus
English
The Early Childhood Education certificate upgrades the level of training and employment opportunities, offering four of the courses required for the Child Development Associate (CDA).