This certificate program is only available in English.

Setting: Early Care and Education
Program Code: 4111-SPC
Program Length: 10 Hours
IACET CEU Value: 1.0 CEUs
Program Start Date: Rolling Enrollment – Start Anytime
Program End Date: 90 days from enrollment date
Textbook Information: No textbook is required to complete this certificate program. 

Program Description: The Online Business Management in an Early Childhood Setting Certificate provides skills and knowledge in the management of a child care. Coursework focuses on the core areas of competency required to manage a child care center program.

Program Objectives: Upon satisfactorily completing the Online Business Management in an Early Childhood Setting Certificate, students should be able to:

• Identify the characteristics of direct communication;
• Identify the components needed to develop and maintain an effective organization;
• Define how to prioritize deadlines in a reasonable manner;
• List principles for being an effective supervisor and motivator;
• Identify and better understand the many accreditation processes as well as high quality recognitions available in the industry;
• Define teamwork and explain what is needed to manage and lead a positive team of staff;
• List the difference between managing and leading;
• Identify the requirements to maintain and develop the facility and equipment;
• Demonstrate the ability to practice responsible financial management;
• List the required components to document professional growth and development.

 Student Assessment: Students enrolled in the Online Business Management in an Early Childhood Setting Certificate are assessed using the following methods:

• Competency based multiple-choice questions.
• End of Course Quizzes in multiple-choice format – Students must pass each quiz with a grade of 70% or better to complete the course.
• Cumulative Final Exam in multiple choice format – Students must pass with a grade of 70% or better to complete the certificate program

Enrollment Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have access to a computer and printer
• Must have a valid email address
• Must have access to the Internet through a JavaScript enabled web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox, etc.)
• Must be able to speak, read, and write well enough in the language the course is presented in to understand and complete the course material

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