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Teaching and Education

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Deepen your instructional expertise, develop your leadership skills and ignite your passion for education in one of our expert-led programs. Teaching and Education programs are designed to equip you with the skills needed for success in this rewarding career field.


Online Programs

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Child Development Associate – Center-Based
Learn 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.

 


Child Development Professional
Learn the necessary training and tools to earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and earn internationally recognized Microsoft certifications to showcase your know-how for in-demand business applications.

 

 


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TeacherReady©
Enter a K-12 classroom equipped for success and ready to make a difference in the lives of students.TeacherReady® is a graduate-level, online, alternative teacher preparation program. The program incorporates online coursework, in-classroom fieldwork and the three Florida State Certification Exams to prepare you for a successful teaching career.