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.
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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.