Cert in Early Childhood Education Techniques (AEC) is a certificate in Early Childhood Education programme offered by Cegep de Victoriaville in Victoriaville, Canada. The programme runs for 17 months, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,354 per semester (CAD 120 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Early Childhood Education
Duration: 17 months
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 120 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,354 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This AEC programme prepares students to work as early childhood educators, responding to the needs of children aged 0 to 12, ensuring their safety, and fostering their overall development. Coursework covers child development across physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional domains, along with observation techniques, educational interventions, health and safety protocols, partnerships with families, and inclusive practices for children with special needs. The programme totals 1,260 hours over 17 months, delivered 100% online via the Teams platform. Graduates earn an Attestation d'études collégiales (AEC) and are prepared to work in daycare centres, preschools, and other early childhood settings, supporting children's growth and wellbeing. The programme is open to both domestic and international applicants under the college's standard admission process.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Diplome d'etudes secondaires (DES) or a Diplome d'etudes professionnelles (DEP), or have training judged sufficient by the college. In addition, applicants must meet one of the following: an interruption of full-time studies for at least one year or two consecutive sessions; an interruption of full-time studies for one session followed by at least one session of full-time postsecondary study; or at least two consecutive sessions (or one academic year) of postsecondary study. Applicants who do not hold the required diploma but have relevant experience in a related field are invited to submit an application file for review, under the college's general admission conditions for continuing education (formation continue) programs.
