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Early Childhood Education Leadership Development Certificate

ECELDC

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Credential

Certificate

Duration

One year

Location

-Online

The Program

The one-year Early Childhood Education Leadership Development Certificate offers students the opportunity to learn the theory and practices associated with a leadership role in the Early Learning and Child Care profession. Courses will explore contemporary ideas of management, relationships, curriculum, and pedagogy from the context of a leader. Through an immersive workplace learning experience, most learning will be in the students' Early Learning and Child Care workplace and supported by online learning.

Program Content

ECEL 3001 - Leading in Context

ECEL 3002 - Ethics, Advocacy & Professionalism

ECEL 3003 - Organizational Leadership

ECEL 3004 - Human Resource Management

ECEL 3005 - Business Operations

ECEL 3006 - Family and Community Relationships

ECEL 3007 - Learning Environments & Curriculum

ECEL 3008 - Pedagogical Leadership

Program Delivery

The program will appeal to persons already employed in Early Learning and Child Care settings who wish to enhance their leadership knowledge and skills. Offered through compressed online classes and immersive workplace learning, students will achieve at least 51% of their learning outcomes on the job. Online classes and the opportunity to complete on-the-job components within current employment contexts will increase the accessibility of the program for students in diverse circumstances and locations.

Admission Requirements

Complete the letter of verification of employment and provide to the Office of the Registrar.

Applicants must either:

Hold an Early Learning and Child Care Diploma from a public post-secondary institution OR

Hold a recognized Early Learning and Child Care Certificate from a public post-secondary institution and be employed in a Leadership role in an organization compliant with the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulations.

*A combination of Alberta Government Level 2 or Level 3 certification equivalency and previous experience may be considered.

Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.

Other Requirements

Other requirements, as confirmed by a letter from the employer:

Must be employed for a minimum of 20 hours/week in an organization compliant with the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulations.
Must be employed with current employer for a minimum of one year.

*Programs under Education Act and/or outreach agencies may be considered.

Students will require a device (computer/laptop) and reliable internet access for online classes.

Graduation Requirements

Students must pass all courses in this program to receive the certificate.

Related Careers

Graduates will have the skills to be employed as Program Directors, Assistant Directors, Administrators, Coordinators, or Licensing Officers.

Leadership Development Certificate FAQs

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