ECE-101 · Silver · Intermediate
Early Childhood Education: Introduction
An introduction to supporting young children in licensed early learning settings.
Who it's for: People interested in assistant roles in licensed early learning and child care settings. No prerequisites.
- Price
- $199 USD
- Length
- 9.5 hours
- Access
- 180 days
- Outcome
- Certificate of Achievement
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After this course you can
- Given a child's age, identify the expected developmental stage and an appropriate way to support it.
- Given a learning goal, plan and facilitate a play-based activity.
- Given a care setting, apply the required health and safety routine.
- Given a challenging behavior scenario, apply a positive behavior guidance strategy.
- Identify the legal requirements and professional limits that apply to an assistant's role in a licensed setting.
- Given a family interaction, share information about a child's day factually, respectfully, and within role.
How you pass
- Practice examScore 80% on the practice exam to unlock the final.
- Final examPass the final exam with 80% or higher.
- Recorded demonstrationRecord yourself doing the work. It is assessed with the assistance of AI, and a Verten assessor reviews on request.
- CertificateCertificate of Achievement, by assessed practical demonstration.
How recorded assessment works
Final exams include a recorded demonstration. You upload a recording of your screen and voice. AI services turn your speech into text and help rate it against the course rubric, and a Verten assessor reviews on request or by sample. We do not use facial recognition. Verten staff who run assessments can view it, and each view is logged. Recordings may be stored or processed outside Canada. We delete them 12 months after your result (6 months if you are under 18). You can withdraw consent at any time, and you can ask for an alternative assessment without giving a reason. Learners under 18 need a parent or guardian to consent.
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9 modules plus exams
Module 1: The Early Learning Assistant Role
- Why it matters7 min
- Worked example10 min
- Common errors and fixes1 min
- Coached scenario3 min
- Knowledge test10 min
- Recorded demonstration24 min
Module 2: Child Development from Birth to Six
- Why it matters6 min
- When to share an observation12 min
- Common errors and fixes1 min
- Coached scenario3 min
- Knowledge test10 min
- Recorded demonstration24 min
Module 3: Developmental Domains in Practice
- Why it matters6 min
- Practice9 min
- Common errors and fixes1 min
- Coached scenario3 min
- Knowledge test10 min
- Recorded demonstration23 min
Module 4: Play-Based Learning
- Why it matters6 min
- Practice11 min
Your certificate
Certificate of Achievementby assessed practical demonstrationYour nameEarly Childhood Education: IntroductionPractical demonstration assessed with the assistance of AI.Verten Academy
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About this course
An introduction to supporting young children in licensed early learning settings. Learn how children develop from birth to age six, plan and lead play-based activities, keep children healthy and safe, guide behavior positively, and communicate with families. You prove each skill through recorded role-play and planning tasks, explaining what you did and why. Ontario child care law is taught in one clearly labeled module.
Important: ECE-101 is an introduction. It does not lead to registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators, and it does not qualify you to use the title Early Childhood Educator or Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE). Employers may require additional checks and training, such as a vulnerable sector check and first aid and CPR.
Important: No real children appear in any recording. All demonstrations use role-play with an adult or with props.
Course details
- Length: 9.5 hours across 9 modules, plus a Final Exam
- Prerequisites: None.
- Course version: 1.0.0