Quality child care and education require professionals who are educated, caring, and prepared to meet the unique needs of each child. It is up to us to make sure that every child is given the opportunity to develop to their full potential. If you are asking any of the following questions, then the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Online Child Care Credential Program is for you. How can I become a child care teacher? How can I open a child care program? How can I help change the world?
Join the UW-Platteville child care and education program featuring award-winning, accredited, 8-week courses and help change the world, one child at a time.
Registry Child Care Credentials
Achieve your goals and help provide quality programs that will allow children to thrive. Earn your child care credential or take a single course that will allow you to advance in your career. All credential programs are offered in a 100% online format for your convenience with weekly, evening classes. Five of our programs are currently offered in both English and Spanish.
Administrator in Spanish Credential
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Administrator in Spanish Credential
Los administradores de los programas de cuidado…
Afterschool and Youth Development Credential
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Afterschool and Youth Development Credential
Explore the foundations of out-of-school time programs, and the philosophy and goals of high-quality programs for…
Family Child Care Credential
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Family Child Care Credential
In this credential you will examine the unique aspects of family child care, with a strong emphasis on the National…
Family Child Care Credential in Spanish
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Family Child Care Credential in Spanish
Esta credencial de cuatro cursos (12 créditos) está diseñada para…
Inclusion Credential
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Inclusion Credential
Learn to serve all children including those with special needs, and make sure that no child gets left behind in your…
Infant-Toddler Credential
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Infant-Toddler Credential
While providing care for infants and toddlers can be challenging at times, it is always rewarding. Keep up to date…
Infant-Toddler Credential in Spanish
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Infant-Toddler Credential in Spanish
A veces es difícil administrar un centro donde se trabaja con bebés y niños pequeños. Puede ser aún más difícil…
Leadership Credential
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Leadership Credential
The quality and scope of your leadership skills will be essential to be an effective director and operating a high-…
New York State Children's Program Administration Credential
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New York State Children's Program Administration Credential
The New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential is designed for early childhood and school-aged…
New York State Infant-Toddler Care and Education Credential
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New York State Infant-Toddler Care and Education Credential
While providing care for infants and toddlers can be challenging at times, it is always rewarding.Keep up to date on…
Preschool Credential
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Preschool Credential
With a preschool credential you can start applying child development theory to your practice as a professional child…
Preschool Credential In Spanish
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Preschool Credential In Spanish
Para obtener la Registry Preschool Credential…
Program Development Credential
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Program Development Credential
In your role as teacher, family child care provider, program director, assistant director, or supervisor, through…
Supporting Dual Language Learners Credential
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Supporting Dual Language Learners Credential
The Supporting Dual Language Learners Credential will help you better understand the unique traits and needs of…