Cégep de Sorel-Tracy offers Cert in Early Childhood Education Techniques - Work-Study Pathway, a certificate in Early Childhood Education programme in Sorel-Tracy, Canada. The programme runs for 17 months, delivered fully online. Tuition is CAD 275 per semester for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Early Childhood Education
Duration: 17 months
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 275 / semester
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This attestation of college studies (AEC), delivered through a work-study pathway, prepares early childhood educators to work with children aged 0 to 12 in licensed childcare settings. Students are employed full-time Monday to Friday at a childcare centre or subsidized daycare while attending online classes Tuesday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., combining paid work experience with academic training. The program totals 17 months of AEC coursework, followed by a 6-week prior-learning recognition (RAC) component. Admission requires employment at a childcare facility registered with the Travail-études portal, current CPR certification, and Canadian citizenship or valid permanent residency. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of registration and hold a Secondary School Diploma, a Diploma of Vocational Studies, or an equivalent to Secondary V.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must be employed at a CPE or licensed childcare facility registered on the Travail-études portal, be at least 18 years old at the time of registration, and hold Canadian citizenship or a valid permanent residency permit. Applicants must hold a Secondary School Diploma (DES), a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP), or an equivalent to Secondary V, and must have a current CPR certification.
