This course contains 11 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:

• Unit 1: Refresher on the Legal Framework in Early Childhood Education
• Unit 2: The Early Childhood Development Centre
• Unit 3: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
• Unit 4: Nutritional Best Practices
• Unit 5: Child Protection and Safety Management
• Unit 6: Professional Practices and Ethics
• Unit 7: Building Relationships with Parents and other Stakeholders
• Unit 8: People Management
• Unit 9: Financial and Budget Management for ECD Centres
• Unit 10: Marketing and Administrative Management
• Unit 11: Facilities Management

With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons and multiple assessment opportunities.

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

1. Explain the key legal requirements and policies governing early childhood development in South Africa.
2. Design and organise an effective ECD centre environment that supports children’s development.
3. Adapt learning activities and environments to accommodate diverse needs and promote inclusion.
4. Plan and implement nutritional programmes that meet the dietary needs of young children.
5. Apply child protection principles and safety measures to ensure a secure environment for children.
6. Demonstrate professional ethics and accountability in early childhood care and education.
7. Develop effective communication and partnerships with families and community stakeholders.
8. Lead and manage teams effectively within an early childhood development facility.
9. Prepare and manage budgets, fee systems, and financial records to support the sustainable operation of an ECD centre.
10. Implement marketing strategies and administrative systems to support sustainable ECD centre operations.
11. Manage the maintenance and safety of ECD centre facilities to provide a secure, clean and child-friendly environment.

You can expect to gain practical skills in the following areas:

• Legislation in the ECD context
• Inclusivity in the classroom
• Nutrition best practices
• Safety and child protection
• Ethical considerations when working with children
• Parental relationship management
• People management
• Financial management
• Marketing management
• Facilities management