About the course
This Undergraduate Certificate builds practical knowledge of early childhood learning and development for those working with, or caring for, young children. Drawing on contemporary research in learning, neuroscience and play, it focuses on child development, positive behaviour and creating supportive learning environments. Delivered fully online with interactive learning, it can be taken for professional learning and may provide pathways into Notre Dame education degrees in early childhood and primary teaching.
Career outcome
Graduates can apply the course knowledge to support children from birth to eight years in early learning and care contexts, schools and home-learning environments. The program is suited to early childhood educators, education assistants, teachers seeking targeted professional learning, and parents or home-school educators who want evidence-informed strategies for learning through play, behaviour support and rich indoor/outdoor learning settings. This is an undergraduate certificate in early childhood education and development.
Living Costs in Sydney**
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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
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Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |

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