Early Childhood Education, Your First Step Toward a Degree
Explore how young children learn, earn a certificate, and have your childcare or classroom experience evaluated for college credit.
Three Low-Risk Steps
Take one, or take all three. Each step stands on its own and builds toward the next.
LLU-ECE101 Workbook Course
Foundations of Early Childhood Education. A self-paced workbook with 8 hands-on modules, a practical project, and a knowledge check.
- ✓8 modules, about 24 to 32 hours
- ✓Plain-language lessons, no degree needed
- ✓Builds your portfolio for credit review
Workbook + LLU Certificate of Completion
Submit your finished workbook and knowledge check. Pass at 70% and receive your signed LLU Certificate of Completion.
- ✓Includes workbook review
- ✓Signed by LLU leadership and Registrar
- ✓Shareable on your resume and LinkedIn
Credit for Prior Learning Evaluation
A reviewer evaluates your portfolio, work experience, and training, then sends a written credit recommendation you can use toward a degree.
- ✓Written evaluation in about 10 business days
- ✓Full $169.99 credited to first-term tuition*
- ✓No obligation to enroll
*Credit applies toward tuition if you enroll in an LLU degree within 12 months. Prices are introductory and subject to change.
From Workbook to Degree
Learn
Work through 8 short modules at your own pace.
Certify
Pass the knowledge check and receive your certificate.
Evaluate
Submit your portfolio and experience for a credit review.
Apply
Use your written evaluation to start a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral program.
What You Will Learn
- ✓Child development from birth to age eight
- ✓Creating safe, nurturing learning spaces
- ✓Play-based and literacy-rich activities
- ✓Positive guidance and classroom routines
- ✓Working with families and communities
- ✓Building a learning activity portfolio
Who It Is For
Daycare staff, teaching assistants, parents, church and community childcare workers, and aspiring educators.
This certificate leads toward LLU's Early Childhood Education degree program, with Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels.
Educational content only. Students must be 18 or older. Credit is awarded at LLU's discretion based on documented, verifiable learning and is not guaranteed.
Reserve Your Spot
Have questions, or want help choosing a step? Tell us and we will email you next steps.
Looking for other options? See all Starter Pathway programs or apply to a degree program.