Early Childhood Education and Development Certificate

You can make a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities. This two-term Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) Certificate program prepares you to provide quality early learning and child care in a wide variety of settings and to plan emergent play experiences that reflect the dynamic interests and skills of the children you work with. Informed by Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework, you will gain knowledge of child development, family dynamics, play, and program planning that will equip you to support children’s healthy, holistic development through quality play, care, and learning experiences. Through participating in two practicum placement experiences, you will have opportunities to translate theory into practice in real-life settings.