Online Early Childhood Education courses in Ireland

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the philosophy and practice underpinning a specific approach to Early Childhood Education, to include one of the following Montessori, Froebel, Steiner or Weikart. Module objectives: To familiarise the learner with various educational theorists and their programmes suitable for…

Overview If you hold a Level 7 BA (Ord) degree in Early Childhood Studies you can top up your degree to a Level 8 BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies in just 10 months through blended learning. In this final year of the Level 8 degree, you will complete an individual research project by carrying…

Building on the skills and knowledged developed during Level 7 BA in Applied Early Years, this 1-year Level 8 Honours Add-On course will ehance students’ knowledge, skills and competencies so that they can become highly skilled practitioners in early years care and education work settings.

The BA in Applied Early Childhood Education [Year 2 Advanced Entry available only] is a two-year part-time course designed for people who are interested in pursuing opportunities in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector. The course focuses on the study of play, development and learning in children from birth to six years old. The aim…

Why is this Early Learning & Care Degree for me? The Early Learning and Care Programme has been developed for childcare practitioners progressing from 6M2007 QQI ECCE Level 6 Major awards and seeks to prepare you to take a professional and leading role in ELC provision. This may be in a formal leadership position or…

Course Details This level 7 BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care & Education degree is delivered through blended learning, you can work full-time and complete this degree. Upon completion of this Level 7 degree, you will be eligible to gain the higher capitation grant from DCEDIY for your role in an early years setting. Overview This newly…

The purpose of this QQI Early Childhood Arts and Culture (Montessori Culture) award is to equip the learner with the necessary skills and competence to ensure that each child develops a competent level of learning through Arts and Culture in the ECCE setting. Each student will gain a full understanding of the montessori method of…

This QQI Level 5 Childcare Major award programme is designed to prepare you to work in a supervised role, competently, safely and effectively with children aged 0 – 6 years. The Early Childhood Care & Education course is designed to emphasise the integrated nature of work with young children. It will also prepare you to…

Who should complete this course? Students who wish to gain a QQI credit in Early Childhood Programmes at Level 6. Students who aim to promote good practice, equality, and respect for diversity in early childhood education and care. Students who wish to understand child development from 0-6 years. Students who are looking to complete the QQI advanced…

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to ensure that each child’s learning development and well-being is facilitated through the provision of opportunities, experiences, activities, interaction, materials and equipment, having regard to the age and stage of development of the child and the child’s cultural context.…

The purpose of this QQI Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy (Montessori Maths & Language) award is to equip the learner with the necessary skills and competence to ensure that each child develops a competent level of literacy and numeracy skills as developed through the montessori method of teaching. Each student will gain a full understanding of the…

Course Details Delivered through blended learning, this course in Montessori Teaching and Early Childhood Care & Education, will give you the qualification that will allow you to open your own setting or work in the capacity of a room leader/supervisor/manager in a Montessori room.   Overview Are you interested in becoming a Montessori teacher or…

Course Details This blended learning course combines online learning with practical workshops with the Montessori materials, giving you the opportunity to study at your time, to be a Montessori practitioner and open your own Montessori school. Overview Are you interested in becoming a Montessori practitioner? Portobello Institute’s QQI Level 6 Minor Awards in the Montessori…

To meet the needs of an expanding ECCE sector Portobello Institute aims to provide a solid, integrated, unified approach to the delivery of ECCE training. Our Early Childhood courses aim to develop our Learners the highest level of professional competence as practitioners, establishing in them a wide knowledge and a deep understanding of educational practices…

On successful completion of this QQI Supervision in Early Childhood Care module learners will be equipped with knowledge, skill and competence in relation to management theory, the role of the supervisor, supervision practice, motivation theory and practical supervision skills. This will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to supervise others in providing…