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Certificate In Early Childhood Development And Education

Certificate In Early Childhood Development And Education (CECDE) is offered as a CERTIFICATE course examined by FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of this course. For more information about this course, use the tabs below to navigate.

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Entry Requirements

D-

Duration: 8 Months

Delivery Method: Online

Fee Structure

Full Course Fees
Registration Fee	KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00)
Certification Fee	KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Administration Fee	KES 5,000.00 ($ 50.00)
Internal Exam Fee	KES 10,000.00 ($ 100.00)
External Exam Fee	KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Examining Body Membership Fee *	KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Tuition Fee	KES 60,000.00 ($ 600.00)
Fees Totals	KES 76,000.00 ($ 760.00)
* Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body

All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,

Trimester	Total Per Trimester
Trimester 1	KES 38,000.00 ($ 380.00)
Trimester 2	KES 38,000.00 ($ 380.00)
Total	KES 76,000.00 ($ 760.00)

NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:

The trimester fees of KES 38,000.00 ($ 380.00) is payable in 3 installments of KES 12,666.67 ($ 126.67)

Course Requirements

All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs

Practical Requirements (where applicable)

For courses that require practicals, a separate fee is chargable (not included in fee structure above) as follows:

Short courses - KES 5,000
Certificate courses - KES 7,500
Diploma courses - KES 10,000

Course Units/Overview

Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education

SEMESTER 1

Module I

Introduction to Child Psychology
Child Growth and Development
Children with Special Need
Childs Rights and Child Protection
Foundation Administration and Management of ECDE In Kenya
General Knowledge
Introduction to Research
Community Development
Health, Nutrition and Care
Guidance and Counseling
Early Childhood Development and Education Curriculum
Instructional and Learning Approaches
Material Development

SEMESTER 2

Module II

English Language
Lugha ya Kiswahili
Language Activities
Mathematics Activities
Science Activities
Social Environmental Activities
Music and Movement Activities
Creative Activities
Physical Activities
Religious Activities
Teaching Practice

Unit ID	Unit Name
CECDE101	Introduction To Child Psychology
CECDE102	Child Growth And Development
CECDE103	Children With Special Need
CECDE104	Childs Rights And Child Protection
CECDE201	Foundation Administration And Management Of ECDE In Kenya
CECDE202	General Knowledge
CECDE203	Introduction To Research
CECDE204	Community Development
CECDE205	Health, Nutrition And Care
CECDE206	Guidance And Counseling
CECDE207	Early Childhood Development And Education Curriculum
CECDE208	Instructional And Learning Approaches
CECDE209	Material Development
CECDE301	English Language
CECDE302	Lugha Ya Kiswahili
CECDE303	Language Activities
CECDE304	Mathematics Activities
CECDE305	Science Activities
CECDE306	Social Environmental Activities
CECDE307	Music And Movement Activities
CECDE308	Creative Activities
CECDE309	Religious Activities
CECDE310	Physical Activities
CECDE311	Teaching Practice

Course Description

CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

Course overview

Certificate in early childhood development and education (CECDE) is offered as an 8 month program examined by FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of this course.

The certificate course is expected to capture those individuals who are interested in this area but were not able for one reason or another to get higher academic grades. The graduates of this programme will be expected to work at grass root levels and especially with communities in ensuring that prospective mothers provide quality care to young children. In addition, these graduates may be deployed in children’s homes and in religious and non-governmental organizations dealing with young children.

What is the minimum grade required to do a certificate in early childhood development and education?

In order to enroll and study in a certificate in early childhood development and education a student should have a minimum of D- in their KCSE exams.

Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials

Program goals

At the end of the course the trainee should;

Acquire and apply knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop relevant ECDE programmes
Create activities that foster positive social interaction
Acquire, adapt and apply technology in teaching and learning activities
Identify and develop materials using locally available resources
Enrich the child’s experience to enable him/her to cope better with primary school life
Acquire knowledge and skills to enable the child to enjoy learning through play

Career opportunities

Pre-school teacher
Kindergarten and elementary school teacher
Nanny
Childcare Centre director
Child care worker
Special education teacher

Reasons you should take this course

Gain knowledge of development milestones
Understand the early learning process
Learn relationship building skills
Provide a hands-on learning experience

What we offer

Finstock evarsity college offers a wide range of courses that are geared towards job creation as well as employment. Our courses and product offerings are categorized as online college based, degree programs, freemium courses and premium resources!

Both freemium and premium online courses come with certificates of completion and you can register instantly and begin studying at your convenience.

Enroll and study in one of the best online schools in the world. Listen to the advice of the best. Participate in training sessions with industry experts to learn more about your career options. Take classes with students from all over the world. Join us at Finstock Evarsity college for the best learning experience.

Course Instructor(s)

PAULA KALUU WAMBUA

VINCENT OWUOR ONYANGO

HANNAH NJOKI KIMANI

MICHAEL MUTUA MUTINDA

NELLY MUCHOOI

JAMES MBURU KIMANI

SIMON MUTUKU MULUNGYE

FRANCIS MAINA KAMONI

ANGELIQUE UNDISA OPONDO

MWANAIDI AKIDA MUNYI

Examining Body

FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE

FAQs

Q1. How many intakes are there?

There are three intakes in a year as follows:

Cohort	Name	Term Period	Months	Registration Window
January Intake	Trimester 1	Jan 1 — Apr 30	4	Anytime
May Intake	Trimester 2	May 1 — Aug 31	4	Anytime
September Intake	Trimester 3	Sep 1 — Dec 31	4	Anytime

Q2. In how many installments can I pay the fees?

Payments can be done in 3 installments as specified in the fee structure.

Q3. When can I sit for the exams?

Internal exams are activated for students individually.
External exams (where applicable) are booked one month after you complete the course.

Refer to the external examining body for more details and requirements before seating for their exams.

Q4: Is this college accredited/approved?

Yes. The college is approved under the ministry of education, through TVETA, and also through National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

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