Early Childhood Development Practitioner Certificate Course
Who should do this course?
The Early Childhood Development Practitioner Course is designed for anyone who has a passion for working with young children and who wants to build a strong foundation in Early Childhood Development. It is designed for:
- Aspiring ECD practitioners who want to start a meaningful career in early learning centres, preschools, or home-based childcare.
- Current ECD educators and assistants who wish to upgrade their skills, deepen their understanding of child development, and gain practical, up-to-date training.
- Community workers, volunteers, and childminders who support young children in informal or community settings and would benefit from structured ECD knowledge.
- Anyone passionate about early education and looking to make a positive impact during the most critical years of a child’s development.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to formalise and strengthen your skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, practical tools, and workplace experience to nurture young children with competence and care.
Do I qualify for this course?
Minimum requirements: There are no prior learning or skills required to enrol in this course. However, students must be able to understand, speak, read, and write in English at a secondary school level to successfully engage with the course content. Prospective students will participate in admission assessments aimed at ensuring the most suitable course is selected for each student.
Students must be available to attend classroom sessions once a week in person, and if not currently employed at a daycare or educare centre, will need to be available to conduct the workplace experience requirements at a designated educare centre.