{"product_id":"child-development-professional-voucher-included","title":"Child Development Professional (Voucher Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eLearn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight Child Development Associate (CDA) competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards. The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training course will prepare you to take the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e365 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES2125\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extensive course bundle is just right for the childcare professional with aspirations of going into childcare management or administration. It provides you with the necessary training and tools to earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. It also prepares you to earn internationally recognized Microsoft certifications to showcase your know-how for in-demand business applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first course, Child Development Associate – Center Based, is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review, assessment practice, and portfolio preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an integrated approach to child development, you will learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight CDA competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards. You can view the entire course outline below for a full list of topics that will help you as you work towards your early childhood education certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a guided step-by-step process, you will culminate your learning experience by gathering all your assignments to build a portfolio and receive instructor feedback from a certified CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ to be well prepared for the CDA Verification Visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training course, you will learn how to use the Microsoft Office suite at an advanced level. You will build your expertise through hands-on exercises, in-depth course material, and supplemental video demonstrations. You will also prepare for your certification exams, by regularly testing your skills with quizzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy course completion, you will be fully prepared to take the MO-200 and MO-201 (Excel), MO-100, MO-101 (Word), MO-300 (PowerPoint), and MO-400 (Outlook) exams. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification, you must successfully complete the MO-100 (Word), MO-200 (Excel), and MO-300 (PowerPoint).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course offers enrollment with vouchers to complete the Microsoft Office exams. The vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate and make recommendations for modifications of regulations regarding children's health, safety, and learning environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify typical stages of cognitive, linguistic, physical, social, and emotional development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a list of developmentally appropriate activities and materials that encourage physical, linguistic, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional development in children from birth to age five\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement appropriate guidance techniques for specific situations relating to children's behaviors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrate skills in the practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, and recognition of growth and development patterns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply the competency statements into practice in an early childhood setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare to become a certified child development associate professional\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate qualifications for employability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild a portfolio for your verification visit with PD Specialist feedback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow how to team with parents and guardians to track milestones or identify developmental delays\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop appropriate lesson plans with accommodation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate certification exams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrate your advanced understanding of the most commonly used Microsoft Office products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the most advanced skills and techniques to best use Microsoft Office programs Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eChild Development Professional \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to Take This Course\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy Earn a Child Development Certification?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Portfolio Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of Child Development and Learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting Children's Social and Emotional Development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding Productive Relationships with Families\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging an Effective Program\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObserving and Recording Children's Behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAchieving High-Quality Care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Portfolio Review\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCDA Prep and Taking Your Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Microsoft Word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntermediate Microsoft Word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Microsoft Word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Word Final Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Microsoft Excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntermediate Microsoft Excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Microsoft Excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Excel Final Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Microsoft PowerPoint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Microsoft PowerPoint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft PowerPoint Final Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Microsoft Outlook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Microsoft Outlook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Outlook Final Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course must be taken on a PC. 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Please note: There may be some differences between your version of these programs and what you see in the course.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microsoft Word Online \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. 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She has successfully trained a diverse population of students by helping them advance in their careers in early childhood development through implementing a child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum that uses positive guidance techniques. She has a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Students with Disabilities, a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Kerri is on the advisory board of Informed Green Solutions, a national non-profit that has pioneered environmental education on green cleaning products for early childhood programs. She is extremely passionate about children's health, nutrition, and safety, especially as it relates to children with special needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracy Berry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracy Berry has been a senior graphic designer\/programmer, instructor, and consultant since 1993 and has developed hundreds of logos, marketing materials, websites, and multimedia solutions for customers worldwide. She was also involved in several large corporate software rollouts. She has helped many organizations optimize and streamline data solutions. She teaches both onsite and online courses and has her CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) certification. 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Upon successful completion of the MO-100, MO-200, and MO-300 exams, you will earn your MOS Associate Certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the course does not include the CDA exam voucher but does include the MOS exam vouchers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf I am interested in Family Child Care, will this course prepare me for the Family Child Care exam\/pathway of the CDA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this course prepares students for the Infant-Toddler and Preschool pathways\/exams of the CDA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I be provided with a certificate, transcript, or letter to verify my completed CDA education with the certifying body to obtain my CDA certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Upon completion of the course, you will have a certificate of completion to provide to the certifying body. In the Getting Started section of the course, under Program Information, in the Course Outline section, you can download a PDF that details the hours of instruction across the eight (8) CDA subject areas that can be provided to the certifying body alongside your certificate of completion and\/or included in your professional portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I do not have enough time to complete the course within the timeframe provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. 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