FREE Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Training Program

Start your career in childhood education today!

YW Calgary offers a FREE Level 1 Childhood Educator Training Program certification for careers in childcare to work in facilities and home-based childcare centres.

This course is offered under YW Calgary’s Bridging to Employment: ECElerate program provided by the Women’s Economic Prosperity Program.

Program Details

The Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Training Program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to provide quality childcare in both facility-based programs (daycare, out-of-school-care and preschool) and home-based programs (family day home providers).

This online course provides Alberta-based participants with the skills needed to obtain their Level 1 Early Childhood Educator certification.

The YW Calgary Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Training Program provides:

  • Flexible self-paced learning in person and online
  • Hands-on and practical 4 week work experience with YW Kids
  • Independent Learning with additional guidance support if required
  • Learn in student study groups (available in person)
  • Free First Aid Training (upon completion of the course during course period)
  • Free Police Check (upon completion of the course during course period)
  • Virtual Level 1 Childcare Orientation through the Alberta Childcare Orientation via BaseCorp Learning Systems
  • 54 hours of online learning to be completed within 6 months

Eligibility

Want to start a fulfilling career in childcare? Participants who meet the following requirements are eligible to sign up for the YW Calgary Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Training program:
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and work/student visa holders. Work permits with conditions such as ‘not eligible to work in childcare’ are ineligible for this course.
  • Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB level 5 or higher)
  • 16 years or older; individuals under 18 require proof of parental consent
  • Legally residing in Alberta
  • Possess strong levels of digital skills

Questions? Email us at weprosper@ywcalgary.ca

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