Self Guided Trainings

At your own pace

These trainings can be completed at your own pace. Each training has a syllabus and study guide clearly outline the assignment.

Affordable

The most affordable training hours that we offer. You can use the FCC scholarship for any of the Set 2 and Set 3 trainings.

Syllabus

Traditional book and syllabus based courses that requier completing worksheets, filling out training journals and writing short reflections.

Caring For Infants & Toddlers

13 set two modules worth 15 hours each

Caring For Preschool Children

13 set two modules worth 15 hours each

Healthy Outdoor Environments

Set 1

$20

CKC

1HR HSN

Age groups

No Age Related Content
Training Description

Learn how outdoor learning environments are healthy experiences for children of all ages. Learn how children learn healthy habits while enjoying outdoor environment.

You will receive a download link after purchase for the training syllabus and study guide. You will turn in your work to this training at the google form that is linked on the syllabus.

Pro Tip Oregon Providers

All providers, substitute providers, and Assistant IIs must complete one hour of training in the core knowledge category of Health, Safety, and Nutrition each year. 

414-350-0115 Training Requirements (13)

Scholarship Use

This Set 1 trainings does not qualify for FCC Scholarship.

Play: Theory to Practice​

Set 3

$80

CKC

10HR O&A | 8HR  LEC

Age groups

Infant/Toddler – Pre-school 

School age

Training Description

Participants will research and compare several play theories, including the influences on play. You will gain knowledge on using the play observation tools, use the results to make changes to your curriculum and environment, and evaluate and assess the use of these play observation tools in your setting. 

You will receive a download link after purchase for the training syllabus and study guide. You must complete your work and turn it in on the downloaded study guide. Please a pdf editing tool to type your answers.

You will need to purchase “Play The Pathway from Theory to Practice” to complete the course work. We recommend finding it used for best prices.

Scholarship Use

Please complete the self-guided training before the FCC scholarship funds are exhausted or before the expiration date of June 30, 2025. We cannot guarantee submissions after June 15, 2025, will be completed in time to qualify for the scholarship.

If you are working on multiple modules, please submit each one as you complete it, rather than sending them all together at once.

Smart Start

Building Brain Power in the Early Years

Set 2

$80

CKC

20HR Human Growth & Development

Age groups

Infant/Toddler – Pre-school 

School age

Training Description

Participants will examine how areas of development are linked to how children learn. You will explore activities to advance children’s brain development and learning.

You will receive a download link after purchase for the training syllabus and study guide. You must complete your work and turn it in on the downloaded study guide. Please a pdf editing tool to type your answers.

You will need to purchase “Start Smart, Building Brain Power In The Early Years” to complete the course work. We recommend finding it used for best prices.

“Indications are that we have the period from birth to approximately age 10 to help children develop the “wiring” of the brain.”

Pam Schiller

Scholarship Use

Please complete the self-guided training before the FCC scholarship funds are exhausted or before the expiration date of June 30, 2025. We cannot guarantee submissions after June 15, 2025, will be completed in time to qualify for the scholarship.

If you are working on multiple modules, please submit each one as you complete it, rather than sending them all together at once.

Child Care + Module 8

Increasing the Playability of Toys and Play Materials

Set 2

$40.00

CKC

2HR LEC | 4HR SN

Age groups

No-Age Related Content

Training Description

Chapter eight describes how to adapt toys and play materials to provide opportunities for each child to participate meaningfully in early childhood activities. Learn to make or adapt toys and play materials in order to increase children’s opportunities to play independently and have multi-sensory experiences.

All reading material included with the syllabus and study guide. You’ll receive a download link after completing your purchase.

Scholarship Use

Please complete the self-guided training before the FCC scholarship funds are exhausted or before the expiration date of June 30, 2025. We cannot guarantee submissions after June 15, 2025, will be completed in time to qualify for the scholarship.

If you are working on multiple modules, please submit each one as you complete it, rather than sending them all together at once.

ZLL COMMUNITY USE POLICY

Individual trainers and organizations are equally eligible to attain a ZLL Community Credential. We refer to both individual trainers and organizations as organizations in this document.

1. By filling out and submitting the following form you are applying for a ZLL Community Organizer credential. Once approved your organization is soley responsible for the accuracy of the information that you post on the ZLL Community Calendar.

2. You acknowledge you have the right to create an organizer page on our site for your organization. And that this page will be the point of contact for any additional information inquiries about your events. An Organization Name, A Contact E-mail Address and a description/biography of your  organization.

3. Zepeda Learning And Leadership will direct any and all requests we get about your events back to your organizer page. And will not be held responsible for any followup communication.

4. By posting to the ZLL Community Calendar you acknowledge that zepeda learning is not responsible for the success of your events, nor are we promoting your events in any way or form outside of posting them on the community calendar.

5. ZLL Community is a new product service of zepedalearning.org and we hold the right to change the use policy as the service matures and adds value to it’s users. Minor changes to the terms may be done without notice. The addition of monetary compensation for using the service will be delivered in writing no fewer than 60 days before such compensation for the service begins.

6. Organizers that sign up before May, 1st 2025 will be guaranteed a years worth of free service regardless of changes in monetary compensation during this 1 year free grace period starting on the day you sign up.