Training bundles

2025 professional development bundles

Our professional development bundles are designed to simplify planning and address the diverse needs and challenges of different professional roles within the early childhood education sector.

Booking with CELA saves you time and makes your PD planning simpler

Each bundle is tailored to provide the necessary resources, tools, professional development, consulting and coaching to ensure success in these roles.

By choosing CELA as your partner, you are actively supporting advocacy that shapes policy and champions the interests of the sector and quality outcomes for children.

Explore the training bundles below.

 

 

New Director’s Bundle

 

New directors often face the daunting task of navigating their roles with little to no support, leading to feelings of isolation and uncertainty. The New Director’s Bundle is designed to alleviate these challenges by offering a comprehensive exploration of the responsibilities of a nominated supervisor or director. Whether you're new to the role or seeking to refresh your knowledge, this bundle provides the guidance and confidence you need to lead effectively.

 

Bundle details

Inclusions

  • Enrolment in the Director’s Toolkit 6-part live webinar series 
  • Up to 6 hours of online coaching support 
  • Access to resources and templates for staff appraisals, a governance and yearly operational tasks schedule template 
  • Essential Guide to early learning management (NSW only) 
  • Leadership eBook 
  • Tailored information, readings, and resources to support ongoing professional development after each coaching session

Cost

$4,650

Additional coaching sessions available upon request and charged as required.

 

Existing Director’s Bundle

 

Existing leaders can find themselves in positions of responsibility without the formal training or mentoring needed to succeed, often feeling overwhelmed by the demands of leadership. Our Existing Director’s bundle empowers you to develop critical leadership skills at your own pace, supported by expert coaching that builds confidence and transforms challenges into opportunities for growth.

 

Bundle details

Inclusions

  • Enrolment in the Leadership Micro Credential self-paced course
  • Up to 6 hours of individualised coaching support
  • Access to resources and templates for staff appraisals, a governance and operations calendar template
  • Tailored information, readings, and resources in a curated online library, designed to support ongoing professional development coaching sessions
  • Follow up meeting after the conclusion of the program to support ongoing professional learning and reflection on leadership practice.

Cost

$4,900

Get in touch to discuss small group coaching options.

 

Capacity Building and Quality Improvement Program

 

The process of embedding meaningful quality improvements can be complex and overwhelming, often leaving leadership feeling uncertain about how to sustain change. Our Capacity Building and Quality Improvement Program works directly with your team to create a clear, actionable plan for continuous improvement, ensuring that you build the leadership capacity needed to effectively guide your service and maintain quality uplift.

 

Bundle details

Inclusions

Delivered over 12 weeks.

  • 3 x 3-hour site visits
  • Up to 6 hours of online support meetings
  • Access to the member support line for day-to-day operational guidance
  • Curated resources, tools and templates to support you along the way based on your specific needs, quality improvement focus
  • 1 x customised in-service training for the team based on site visit observations.

Cost

$7,900

Continuation of support available upon request and charged as required.

 

New Educator’s Bundle

 

New educators often step into their roles lacking fundamental skills and realistic expectations, which can lead to frustration and challenges in their day-to-day work. Our New Educators Bundle breaks down key concepts into digestible, practical lessons, supported by tailored coaching that helps new educators develop the confidence and critical reflection skills necessary to thrive in their roles.

 

Bundle details

Inclusions

  • 2 x calendar webinars, plus a bonus free 2-hour calendar webinar based on your identified priority areas
  • 3 x 1-hour coaching sessions with a CELA early education specialist
  • Access to relevant resources such as Simple Guides on Early Childhood Education Theorists and Implementing the Planning Cycle
  • Tailored information, readings, and resources to support ongoing professional development after each coaching session.

Cost

$2,420

Additional coaching sessions available upon request and charged as required.

 

Child Protection Bundle

 

Embedding child safety within organisations is crucial, particularly in the early education and care sector. While many organisations have implemented important initiatives, some may feel unsure of where to begin, or what to do next. Our Child Protection Bundle offers a comprehensive approach to training, combining essential tools and resources with in-depth sessions that clarify responsibilities and empower staff to create a safe and protective environment for children.

 

Bundle details

Inclusions

  • 3 x in-service training sessions across the year including: Body Safety (3 hours), Child Protection Overview (3 hours), Child Safe Standards (NSW/VIC) or National Principles of Child Safe Organisations (QLD/ACT/WA/NT/TAS/SA) Workshop (3 hours)
  • Option to customise training materials to your service policies or procedures relating to child protection.
  • Child protection resources provided in an online library: Reporting tool, child protection reports form, letter to families, Child Safe Standards or National Principles workshop tool, and more.

Cost

From $2,780

 

From Educator to Ed Leader Bundle

 

Transitioning from an educator to an educational leader can be a challenging journey, filled with new responsibilities and expectations. Our From Educator to Ed Leader Bundle provides the structured support and coaching needed to navigate this transition smoothly, helping you to become a confident and effective leader who can mentor others with assurance.

 

Bundle details

Inclusions

Delivered over 12 weeks.

  • 4 x 1-hour weekly coaching sessions
  • 2 x 1-hour bi-monthly coaching sessions
  • One final session after 3 months
  • Tailored information, readings, and resources to support ongoing professional development and guidance on how you can use some of these resources in your role when working with staff.

Cost

$4,250

Additional coaching sessions available upon request and charged as required.

 

Approved Provider and Governance Program

 

Committee members in early childhood services often face the challenge of rebuilding knowledge each year, coupled with a lack of understanding of their legal responsibilities. Our Approved Provider and Governance Program ensures that all committee members are fully informed and equipped to manage their roles under the National Law and Regulations, providing the necessary support to maintain seamless and compliant operations.

 

Bundle details

Inclusions

  • Individual access to CELA’s Management Committee Training Portal for each committee member for 12 months
  • Up to 3 hours of tailored consultancy with one of our committee experts.
  • Management Committee Health Check tool
  • Join our Volunteer Management Committee resources (email/letter template, poster)
  • Simple Guide: Being on the Committee
  • Management Committee Meeting Agenda Template
  • Finance Toolkit e-book
  • Plus information, readings, and resources to support effective governance curated to the needs of the committee.

Cost

$2,110

Continuation of support available upon request and charged as required.

 

New Trainee Support Program

 

Do you have new trainees starting each year but struggle to provide them with the support they need due to limited time or staff? Developing a robust staff retention plan is crucial to ensuring that emerging early childhood professionals and leaders receive the guidance necessary to navigate the complexities of the sector. With the right plan in place, you can set your trainees up for success, affirm their chosen career path, and help them fully understand the expectations, requirements, and values of your organisation.

 

Bundle details

Inclusions

Delivered over a 4-6 month program.

  • Skills analysis conducted by a CELA early education specialist
  • 3 customised in-service training sessions tailored to the trainees' professional learning needs (online webinar delivery for up to 25 people)
  • Enrolment into CELA’s Neuroscience and Behaviour self-paced micro credential
  • Tailored readings and resources to support ongoing professional learning and reflective practice
  • Monthly online coaching support delivered via 1-hour online small group check-in sessions to share reflections from training, unpack challenges arising in practice, celebrate achievements and evaluate progress on professional learning objectives

Cost

$7,355

Create your custom professional development bundle

CELA understands that your service has its own unique quality improvement plan and professional learning goals.

Design a professional development package that perfectly fits your team's needs. Select from our range of training, coaching, and consulting options to create a personalised learning experience. Whether you need leadership training, capacity building, or specialist courses like child protection, building your own bundle gives you flexibility and ensures your team gets exactly what they need.

How it works

1. Let us know your key quality improvement priorities

2. Choose your training topics

3. Select additional consulting or mentoring services

4. Get a custom quote

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Our team

At CELA we understand the challenges that early childhood educators face because we’ve been there ourselves.

 

Trusted by state and federal governments, local councils, and small providers alike, CELA is more than a professional development and consultancy partner. By choosing us, you are actively supporting advocacy that shapes policy and helps to improve outcomes for children. Our training, resources, and consultancy not only enhance team and organisational capabilities but also drive meaningful, long-term transformation in practice with a focus on quality outcomes.

Our strength lies in our passionate, expert team, many of whom continue to work in the sector. This keeps us grounded in practical knowledge and innovation. Under the leadership of CEO Michele Carnegie, we focus on raising the quality of early childhood education and care by delivering professional learning opportunities and organisational support that truly makes a difference for Australia’s children.



CELA is a fantastic group of professionals who keep us informed and up-to-date in areas such as policies, governance and general running of preschools and centres. They provide invaluable resources and information in their publications and there is always someone to talk to when you ring them, no matter how big or small your problem is.”

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INSERVICE

Can’t make the time or date of a calendar session or need something delivered specifically for your team? CELA can bring the training to you, no matter where you are.

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INDIVIDUAL MENTORING

We offer a unique mentoring program, completely tailored to your needs and specifications.

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SELF PACED

Explore our range of self-paced, online courses covering topics such as child protection, leadership, management committees, approved providers and behaviour support.

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