Graduate in months. Inspire for a lifetime.
Start your career in early childhood education at Germanna. Our 100% online accelerated certificate program prepares you for entry-level employment in as little as four months.
Your pathway starts here.
Get there fast.
Make a lasting impact in as little as four months. Germanna’s accelerated Early Childhood Education Certificate program is designed to fit your busy life, with 100% online, 7-week classes that help you start working quickly.
Your experience counts.
Already have experience working with children? Our program lets you turn your prior work into college credit, saving you time and money. Build on what you’ve already learned, gain new skills, and step confidently into your future as an educator.
Gain real-world experience.
Learning happens best by doing. At Germanna, you won’t just study early childhood education—you’ll practice it. Our program includes shadowing and classroom observation in licensed childcare settings, giving you the hands-on experience you need to feel prepared and confident from day one.
Make a lasting difference.
Be the spark that inspires a child’s love of learning. Learn how to support developmental milestones, foster creativity, and help children prepare for school and life. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future, one young learner at a time.
Follow your passion.
Early childhood education is a broad field, and at Germanna, you can explore what inspires you most. Our wide selection of courses allows you to specialize in the areas you’re most passionate about, from child development to classroom management.
Early Childhood Education Programs at Germanna
Early Childhood Development Applied Associate Degree
Program Type: 2-year Associate Degree
Estimated Cost: $10,400
Learn the basics in teaching developmental skills to children and gear up for this rewarding career. This is your chance to positively impact the next generation of learners.
In-Demand Jobs:
- Education and Childcare Administrators: Direct activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers: Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children.
- Childcare Workers: Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions.
Early Childhood Development Certificate
Program Type: 1-year Certificate; 4-month accelerated Certificate
Estimated Cost: $5,200
This is your chance to be the start to a child's educational journey. Help expose young students to new experiences, allow them to practice social skills, and prepare them for schooling.
In-Demand Jobs:
- Childcare Workers: Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions.
- Preschool Teachers: Instruct preschool-aged students.
What You'll Learn
- Nutrition
- Health and safety
- Childhood education and how to teach different courses
- Childhood behavior
- Administration