Early Childhood (T26)

Open University
Undergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years Education

About this course

This certificate is relevant for anyone interested in young children’s learning and development, including practitioners working in early years settings or those wanting a career working with children from birth to seven years. With this certificate, you'll develop your understanding of policy and practice in early childhood. It will prepare you to engage with further study as a foundation for careers working with young children and their families across all sectors.

Key features of the course

  • Develops your understanding of young children’s learning and development

  • Focuses on young children’s play and creativity within the context of the family and early childhood settings

  • Includes national and international perspectives on early childhood

  • Builds a solid foundation for further study
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2324 Early education and childcare services managers
    2329 Other educational professionals n.e.c
    6112 Teaching assistants

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1-2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Education