Self Guided Trainings

At your own pace

These trainings can be completed at your own pace and the syllabus for each training clearly outline the deliverables.

Affordable

The most affordable training hours that we offer.

Syllabus

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

Caring For Infants & Toddlers

13 modules worth 15 hours each

Caring For Preschool Children

13 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.

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 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 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.

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