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Micro Credentials

Build your leadership confidence and empower your team to help you navigate the many challenges of an ECEC environment.

CELA Micro Credentials are online, self-paced workshops. They allow you to enhance your skills and knowledge on specific topics in just a few hours. Each Micro Credential includes a wide range of learning materials to suit all types of learners including tutorials, assignments, quizzes, readings and downloadable resources. After completing all prerequisites, learners will receive a certificate.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

4, 6, 7

LeadershipMicro Credential

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Micro Credentials

APST aligned

Gain an in-depth understanding of neuroscience and how the brain impacts children’s behaviour to support children in your early education and care service. Be empowered to support children’s learning, well-being and development.

CELA Micro Credentials are online, self-paced workshops. They allow you to enhance your skills and knowledge on specific topics in just a few hours. Each Micro Credential includes a wide range of learning materials to suit all types of learners including tutorials, assignments, quizzes, readings and downloadable resources. After completing all prerequisites, learners will receive a certificate.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 7

BehaviourMicro CredentialChild Protection

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

With CELA's in-depth, self-paced Child Protection NSW Refresher course, your team will be able to refresh their knowledge of child protection responsibilities and legislation with ease, and you will feel confident that your team will know what to do if they suspect a child is a victim of child abuse.

The NSW Government recommends that to ensure child protection awareness is current and up-to-date, staff should undertake child protection refresher training every 12-24 months. Enrol today.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

Child ProtectionWellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

Are you an existing NSW Approved Provider or Director who wants to refresh your knowledge of governance and compliance responsibilities under the National Quality Framework? Enrol in our Approved Provider & Governance Program to gain 6 months of access to our self-paced learning portal which include video tutorials, quizzes and an extensive knowledge library.  

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

Approved Provider and Governance Program

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

Are you applying to become an Approved Provider in NSW? Do you need help understanding how to navigate operational requirements under the National Quality Framework (NQF) and how to apply the National Law and Regulations in relation to education and service governance? 

Purchase our Approved Provider & Governance Program New Provider package to gain access to a year’s membership with CELA, 4 hours of tailored individual approved provider support and training for your team, one year of access to our self-paced learning portal for all approved providers in your organisation AND a copy of our Starting from Scratch Toolkit e-book.  

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

Approved Provider and Governance Program

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

Are you an existing NSW Approved Provider or Director who wants to refresh your knowledge of governance and compliance responsibilities AND gain tailored support and training from a CELA expert? Enrol in our Approved Provider and Governance Program to gain access to our tailored 3 hour Approved Provider live training webinar for your entire team, plus one year of access to our self-paced learning portal which includes video tutorials, quizzes and an extensive knowledge library.  

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

Approved Provider and Governance Program

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

APST aligned

This self-paced course focuses on understanding how children use behaviour to communicate their feelings. It takes a strengths-based approach that is responsive to children, respects diversity and difference and works with family strengths to support children’s social and emotional learning. It provides a range of strategies that you can use to both design safe and supportive learning environments and guide children’s emerging social and emotional skills. Explore the series. 

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 5

Critical ReflectionEarly Years Learning FrameworkPedagogy and practiceWellbeingCommunicationBehaviourChild Relationships

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

Team access for up to 6 participants

When behaviours keep escalating, it can feel like you have tried everything and still cannot find the right strategy in the moment. If you and your team are feeling stuck, second-guessing your approach, or looking for a fresh way for your team to approach behaviours that challenge, this self-paced course is for you.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 5, 6

Child ProtectionChild RelationshipsBehaviour

Upcoming Dates

Available any time

Self-paced courses

Note: This course supersedes CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at risk

CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk is a comprehensive child protection course that provides training around all aspects of abuse, reporting requirements and legal obligations for early childhood professionals.

Study online at your own pace with live weekly support sessions.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Child Protection

Upcoming Dates

February 2026

Self-paced courses

APST aligned

This self-paced course explores a funds of knowledge approach and what it means for educators’ work with children and families, particularly those in high-poverty and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Explore the series. 

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 6

Child RelationshipsPartnershipsFamily relationshipsCritical ReflectionEarly Years Learning FrameworkPedagogy and practiceWellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

APST aligned

This self-paced course explores strategies for building partnerships with families, with a particular focus on engaging families in high-poverty contexts using effective communication. Explore the series. 

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

6

PartnershipsFamily relationshipsCritical ReflectionEarly Years Learning FrameworkPedagogy and practiceWellbeingCommunicationExceeding Themes

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

This self-paced course aims to provide support for educators in mainstream early childhood services who want to cultivate partnerships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and embed local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages in the curriculum. Explore the series. 

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 6

PartnershipsCritical ReflectionEarly Years Learning FrameworkPedagogy and practiceWellbeingCommunicationFirst Nations PeoplesChild RelationshipsCulture

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

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RTO Accredited Training

CELA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 90842) provides accredited, nationally recognised qualifications including our child protection training for childcare, early and middle childhood educators. We use high-quality, customised training and assessment materials written by subject matter experts to meet the unique requirements of the early childhood sector.

Need specific training on a date and topic that suits you?

Our expert educators will tailor the content to meet the needs of your team. You choose the date, location and topic and we’ll come to you.

Inservice Training

Inservice Training

While our training calendar is extensive, we know that sometimes you need a more targeted approach. Our learning and development specialists can tailor your training to be delivered where, when and how you need it. 

Mentoring

Mentoring

We offer a unique mentoring program that can be completely tailored to your needs and specifications. Based on sound educational practice and specialist expertise, our mentors provide one-on-one and group sessions to support professional progress.

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