Online Learning
Online Professional Development for ECEs
Whether you are new to the field of early learning or a seasoned practitioner, ongoing professional development is necessary and vital to your practice. These accessible and online learning opportunities on a variety of topics will help you evolve into the professional you want to be. Early childhood education is now becoming readily available online.
About Our Early Childhood Education Online Courses
We offer online learning resources year around so you can access your learning at a time that works best for you. Learning opportunities include
- Online courses hosted by CCCF,
- Courses offered by our CCCF approved partners/early learning organizations
- Check out our professional development webinars page for webinar recordings.
All professional development opportunities including courses and webinars provide a certificate of completion.
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The Canadian Child Care Federation started our work on family child care training back in 1995. The first training modules were developed and launched in 2000. By 2003, the Family Child Care Training Manual (Canada’s first and still only National Family Child Care Training Resource) was complete. A few years later, CCCF was able to test an online version which has led to the development of this new, accessible, online 10-module course.
Who was the program designed for?
Individuals who are currently, or who are interested in becoming providers of family child care. It is an introduction for those new to the sector. Experienced providers will find the opportunity to review and reinforce their knowledge and the sharing of experiences with others, helpful and worthwhile.
These modules may be completed at your own pace during the defined time frame. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The modules will take approximately two hours each to complete and are designed to be completed sequentially. There is also an online community of practice and a facilitator who is available to assist you with questions or concerns. Once all 10 modules have been successfully completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to download showing 30 hours of professional development.
The course is available in both English and French.
Participants could include:
- Individual providers
- Networks of caregivers
- Home visitors, child care coordinators or others involved in supporting family child care work
- Agencies, associations and other child care and community organizations
- Community colleges and other educational services
Visit www.fcct.ca. To receive information regarding the next opportunity to take the course, email fcc@cccf-fcsge.ca
Online Outdoor Play Training Course,
Developed by Drs. Beverlie Dietze and Diane Kashin
This self-guided, 12 learning modules, you will introduce you to new skills in designing outdoor play environments, supporting children’s outdoor play desires, and facilitating child-centered outdoor play programming. You will be encouraged to think about, reflect upon and engage with children in providing them with outdoor play experiences that expose them to the various facets of outdoor play and environments including exploratory, non-structured, and open-ended outdoor play opportunities.
These modules may be completed at your own pace during the defined timeframe. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The modules will take approximately three hours each to complete and are designed to be completed sequentially. There is also a facilitator who is available to assist you with questions or concerns. Once all 12 modules have been successfully completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to download showing 45 hours of professional development.
CCCF presents: Outdoor Play
A groundbreaking look at the role that outdoor play serves in the education and development of young minds. Learn to Integrate early learning and outdoor play theory. Promote understanding of adult roles and children’s practices. Completing this course will allow you to extend your awareness of why outdoor play is essential to children on a daily basis.
These modules may be completed at your own pace during the defined timeframes listed on the CCCF website. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please check back early 2021 to register for the next opportunity to take this course.
- Date: Early 2021, check back soon
- Price: TBA with registration information
- Member Discount: 10% off with your coupon code
