Course Overview

This self-guided online training explores planning a safe, healthy environment that supports learning, along with steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development. It also covers positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development, strategies for building productive relationships with families, and approaches to managing effective program operations. Additional focus areas include maintaining professionalism, observing and recording children’s behavior, and understanding principles of child development and learning.

What You’ll Learn

Plan safe and healthy learning environments

  • Support children’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
  • Build productive relationships with families
  • Apply strategies for effective program operations
  • Maintain professionalism in early learning settings
  • Observe and record children’s behavior
  • Understand principles of child development and learning
  • Understand rules and regulations in childcare settings
  • Develop communication and interpersonal skills
  • Apply parent education strategies
  • Understand program and business management, including legal knowledge
  • Explore professional development topics such as leadership, advocacy, and ethics
  • Access community resources and support services
  • Understand finances and fiscal management
  • Apply developmentally appropriate practices
  • Explore anti-bias program development

Course Lessons