Online Learning
CCCF’s Online Professional Learning
We offer online learning resources year-round so you can access your learning at a time that works best for you. Learning opportunities include online courses and webinars. Professional learning certificates are provided for the online courses as well as for participants who attend live webinar events.
CCCF member discounts are available for all of these learning opportunities.
Prices listed below are for individuals. If you are interested in registering a group of 10 or more individuals, please contact, pd@cccf-fcsge.ca for more information.

This online training provides a professional development opportunity for individuals who are considering starting a home child care, as well existing providers. The course has 10 modules which can be completed sequentially at the learner’s own pace. Course access is available for six months after you register. Each module is expected to take about 1.5 hours. Upon completion of the 10 module online course, participants will receive a 30 hour professional development certificate of completion from the Canadian Child Care Federation.
This course is also available in French. For more information on how to register for the French course, email pd@cccf-fcsge.ca.
Registration now open
- Fee: $250
- Your Member fee: $200
This asynchronous (learn at your own pace) professional development course is geared for working professionals in early childhood education, and for parents and caregivers who are curious about supporting gender and gender diversity with young children. Course access is available for six months after you register. Learners are encouraged to take one, 45-minute module per week for eight weeks, for a total of seven hours of professional development. Upon completion of the course, learners will receive a 7 hour professional development certificate of completion from the Canadian Child Care Federation.
This course is also available in French. For more information on how to register for the French course, email pd@cccf-fcsge.ca.
Registration now open
- Fee: $ 60
- Your Member Fee: FREE
Online Outdoor Play Training Course
This 12 module course integrates outdoor play theory and practice through examples and reflections on professional experiences and practice. The course may be completed at your own pace. Course access is available for six months after you register. Each module will take approximately three hours each to complete and includes interactive content; slide shows, interactive graphics, discussion forums, and voice recorded content. At the end of each module, you will have the option to engage in self-reflective options and an assessment activity. You may complete the assessment activity as many times as you wish. Once all 12 modules have been successfully completed, you will receive a 45 hour professional development certificate of completion from the Canadian Child Care Federation.
Registration opens July 1
- Fee: $100
- Your Member Fee: $75
Online Outdoor Play Training
This 12 module course integrates outdoor play theory and practice through examples and reflections on professional experiences and practice. The course may be completed at your own pace. Course access is available for six months after you register. Each module will take approximately three hours each to complete and includes interactive content; slide shows, interactive graphics, discussion forums, and voice recorded content. At the end of each module, you will have the option to engage in self-reflective options and an assessment activity. You may complete the assessment activity as many times as you wish. Once all 12 modules have been successfully completed, you will receive a 45 hour professional development certificate of completion from the Canadian Child Care Federation.