Child Development Associate Certificate

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If you're interested in learning the skills and knowledge needed to work with children, consider Penn Foster Career School's Child Development Associate Certificate program. Learn more about the Child Development Associate Certificate program here.

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What Kind of Program Is It?

Penn Foster Career School's Child Development Associate Certificate program is a program designed for students interested in early childhood education. Instruction covers areas like child growth, safety, nutrition, and health. The certificate is an at-home learning program that allows students to learn at their own pace. Penn Foster provides all instructional materials including textbooks. At the end of the program, students are eligible for job placement assistance, as well as professional help in putting together their resume.

What are the Prerequisites?

If you're considering enrolling in Penn Foster's Child Development Associate Certificate program, you may have some experience working with children. Applicants to Penn Foster Career School's programs should be at least 18 years old.

What are the Course Requirements?

The Child Development Associate Certificate program is divided into three instruction sets. Students receive tools and art supplies for each instruction set.

Instruction Set	Lessons
ECE111	Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education
ECE220	Child Growth and Development
ECE130	Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children

What Are My Post-Graduation Opportunities?

Career Opportunities

After completing Penn Foster Career School's Child Development Associate Certificate program, you could seek positions in schools or child care centers.

Advanced Degrees

You could receive additional education in child development by enrolling in an associate's degree program. A degree program may provide you with the opportunity to learn more about the field of child education. Associate's degree programs may provide additional hands-on instruction opportunities. Students could also pursue specialized certifications. Associate's degrees that you could pursue include:

Associate of Arts in Education
Associate of Arts in Child Development
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education

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