Cert in Early Childhood Education Techniques - Work-Study Pathway

This programme trains students to work with children in early childhood settings through a combined work-study format. Coursework covers child development, pedagogical approaches, health and safety practices, observation techniques, educational interventions, inclusive practices, and communication with families. Students attend approximately 15 hours of instruction three days per week while working two days per week in a childcare facility, completing eight course blocks of six to twelve weeks each over roughly 18 months. Delivery is hybrid, combining online coursework with in-person classes at the Saint-Romuald campus. The credential awarded is an Attestation d'études collégiales (AEC), a short-cycle college training certificate. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, a permanent resident or Canadian citizen, and to hold a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or an equivalent diploma, or training and experience deemed sufficient by Cégep de Lévis.