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Portage College Early Learning & Child Care Diploma
Portage College

Portage College

Early Learning & Child Care Diploma

Online

Diploma

1 semester

English

Full time

Aug 2026

USD 16,912 *

Distance Learning, On-Campus

* for international students | for domestic students: 5,526.48 USD | domestic fall term fees: 580.48 USD

Key Summary

    About : The Early Learning & Child Care Diploma focuses on providing knowledge and skills essential for supporting children's development from birth to age eight. The program covers topics like child development, early literacy, and inclusive practices. It prepares students through a mix of theoretical coursework and hands-on experience in various learning environments.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in diverse settings such as childcare centres, preschools, and early intervention programs. Potential roles include early childhood educator, childcare supervisor, and support worker for children with special needs.

The Early Learning & Child Care Diploma is delivered fully online and builds upon the certificate program, preparing you to work in early learning programs in a supervisory capacity. There are five intakes during the academic year.

The Diploma program emphasizes the development of knowledgeable and skilled practitioners who can model and lead best practices in early learning and childcare environments. The program's course content provides the student with advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of development, health, family, and more.

Online Program

The online offering is open to domestic students only.

Our online program students receive live instruction with instructor-led classes. There are five intakes and open enrolment so you can start at any time. The Program is delivered two nights a week from 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. (Wednesdays and Thursdays).

Face-to-face cohort

The face-to-face cohort is open to both domestic and international students.

Practicum can be arranged at a licensed childcare setting of your choice.

This program has high enrollment, and response times can take up to a week.

This program is available to International Students through the face-to-face cohort only. Our Designated Learning Institute (DLI) number is O111010246767.

Please note: This program is eligible for post-graduate work permit (PGWP).

Read more on the institution's website