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Sheridan's Early Childhood Education Leadership Micro-Credential Program provides key instructional practices for current leaders and aspiring leaders seeking to learn more about management, administration, and leadership within early childhood education and care settings. This program is ideal for learners interested in becoming progressive leaders within the early childhood sector. Learners who complete the program will gain evidence-based, best-practice knowledge and skills related to leadership, professionalism, collaboration, and advocacy responsibilities.

This program is eligible for the Ontario ECE Leadership Grant. Visit Ontario ECE Grants for more information.

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Program Description

By the end of this program, learners will be able to apply the principles of leadership and management relevant to early childhood settings, develop a mentoring and coaching mindset as a professional administrator, and enhance their critical reflective practice for collaborating with others.

This program will discuss topics such as budgeting, payroll, marketing, human resources, coaching and mentoring, advocacy, and social justice in early childhood settings. The seminar course will offer learners an opportunity to collaborate and network with each other, while developing their leadership skills. Knowledge, skill, and value acquisition will come from a variety of assignments, discussions, and presentations.

Program Delivery

This Micro-credential Program will include 6 courses: learners must complete 4 courses to obtain the credential. Each course will be approximately 42 hours in length, taking place over 12 to 14 weeks. The mode of delivery includes a blend of self-directed, self-paced learning along with some synchronous virtual classes. The seminar course will provide an opportunity for some in-person classes.

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If you have any questions, please contact our Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440

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Program Details

Public Registration is not available for this Program; Please contact Opportunity Agent CAPS at 905-874-4440 to register.

Classes offered: 6

Classes required for completion: 4

Elective Classes: 4

Mandatory Classes: 2

A passing grade is required to receive credit for the classes in this Program.

Classes in this Program may be taken in any order.

Price: $367.31

Courses Available for this Program

Early Childhood Leadership – Strategic Communications (EDUC70400) : Elective

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Early Childhood Leadership Fundamentals (EDUC70100) : Mandatory

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Finance and Administration in Early Childhood Education (EDUC70500) : Elective

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Human Resource Concepts in Early Childhood Education (EDUC70300) : Elective

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Interactive Learning Series in ECE (EDUC70600) : Mandatory

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Social Justice and Early Childhood Education (EDUC70200) : Elective

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