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Early Childhood Education programs

Vanier offers a wide range of programs and certificates in Early Childhood Education through both our regular and Continuing Education divisions.

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Programs and certificates

  • Diploma of College Studies (DCS) Career program

  • Attestation in Early Childhood Education

  • First Steps certificate (90 hour training)

  • Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) program

  • Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) for Indigenous candidates

    • Spark Young Minds!

    Discover what Early Childhood Education is all about.

    Comparing programs

     

    Program and qualifications Length Candidate profile
    DCS, full 3 years High school graduate
    ACS, partial 12 months  High school/college graduate 
    International ACS, partial 2 years High school/college graduate 
    RAC ACS, partial 9-18 months Experienced educators seeking qualification
    RAC 4C Stream, certificate 4-6 weeks Educators with education degrees seeking qualification 
    RAC ACS for Indigenous candidates, partial 9-18 months Experienced educators in indigenous settings seeking qualification
    First steps to the ECE Profession, college certificate 5 weeks Unemployed candidates with little or no experience

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