WORKSHOP · 2 HOURS

Responsible Adult (RA) Course

$35.00

This self-paced course is designed for adults seeking to qualify for entry-level licensed childcare work, covering the core training requirements for early childhood education.

20 hrs

Total course length

20

Included modules

1

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What’s included

This 20-hour self-paced course walks you through the foundational knowledge needed to work in licensed childcare settings — from child guidance and development to health, safety, and behavior support. Each module builds on the last, so you can move through the material at whatever pace fits your schedule.

You’ll finish with a well-rounded grounding in early childhood practice and a certificate of completion, backed by the 15 core modules listed below and a short final review to confirm your understanding.

Child Guidance

Learning Through Play

Outdoor Play

Children and Diversity

Children and the World

Helping Children Express Anger

The Challenging Child

Stress in Children

Health and Safety

Physical Development

Social and Personal Skills

Cognitive Development

Separation Anxiety

Storytelling

Observing Children

+ final review questions submitted for your certificate

What This Course Qualifies You For

The Responsible Adult Course qualifies graduates for multiple roles, including:

Employment in licensed school-age group childcare facilities.

Positions within licensed occasional childcare centres.

Casual, substitute, or on-call work (up to 30 days) replacing an ECE Assistant in a licensed preschool or group childcare centre

Note: this does not qualify you to substitute for a fully certified ECE

This program should also be appropriate for satisfying the educational criteria required to start a family daycare centre.

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To bridge these training gaps, we provide specialized online professional development courses tailored for Early Childhood Educators. There are no waitlists or set start dates—your course materials are available for immediate download the moment you complete your order.