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Child Development Professional with RBT (Vouchers Included)

Learn key child growth and development principles and how they align with the eight Child Development Associate® (CDA) competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards. Then train for a full pathway to becoming a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), including the 40-hour training component and Initial Competency Assessment, and prepare to take the MOS certification exams..

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                                415 Course Hrs
                            

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Overview

This extensive course bundle is just right for the childcare professional with aspirations of going into childcare management or administration who also understands the importance of awareness of mental health in the classroom. It provides you with the necessary training and tools to earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. The RBT certification course provides a thorough review of behavioral health and meets all eligibility requirements set by the BACB to become a certified RBT. You will also prepare to earn internationally recognized Microsoft certifications to showcase your know-how for in-demand business applications.

The first course, Child Development Associate – Center Based, is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review, assessment practice, and portfolio preparation.

With an integrated approach to child development, this early childhood mental health training will provide you with the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight CDA competencies and the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards. You can view the entire course outline below for a complete list of topics covered.

After completing this online childcare course, you will culminate your learning experience by gathering all your assignments to build a portfolio and receive instructor feedback from a certified CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ to be well prepared for the CDA Verification Visit.

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) training course provides you with a full pathway to becoming a BACB certified RBT. The eligibility requirements met include the 40-hour training course with a deep dive into Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), followed by an Initial Competency Assessment led by a BACB certified assessor. The RBT course also includes a voucher for the certification exam upon eligibility and the completion of a background check. The course does not include the BACB application fee.

After completing the RBT course, you will be confident to administer behavioral intervention plans, record and prepare data for the behavior analyst, and follow ethical decision-making and protocol, as described by the board. You can view the entire course outline below for a complete list of topics covered.

In the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training course, you will learn how to use the Microsoft Office suite at an advanced level. You will build your expertise through hands-on exercises, in-depth course material, and supplemental video demonstrations. You will also prepare for your certification exams by regularly testing your skills with quizzes. By course completion, you will be fully prepared to take the MO-200 and MO-201 (Excel), MO-100, MO-101 (Word), MO-300 (PowerPoint), and MO-400 (Outlook) exams.

To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification, you must successfully complete the MO-100 (Word), MO-200 (Excel), and MO-300 (PowerPoint). This course offers enrollment with vouchers to complete the required Microsoft Office exams. The vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.

Objective

What you will learn

Evaluate and make recommendations for modifications of regulations regarding children's health, safety, and learning environments
Identify typical stages of cognitive, linguistic, physical, social, and emotional development
Develop a list of developmentally appropriate activities and materials that encourage physical, linguistic, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional development in children from birth to age five
Implement appropriate guidance techniques for specific situations relating to children's behaviors
Demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, and recognition of growth and development patterns
Apply the competency statements into practice in an early childhood setting
Prepare to become a certified child development associate professional
Communicate qualifications for employability
Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Measuring operationally defined behaviors through data collection and graphical representation
Discover a learner's current motivations and reinforcers
Determining appropriate behavior analytic interventions based on observations and documentation
Choosing ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of learners

How you will benefit

Build a portfolio for your verification visit with PD (Professional Development) specialist feedback
Know how to team with parents and guardians to track milestones or identify developmental delays
Develop appropriate lesson plans with accommodations
Complete one of the leading CDA classes
Prepare to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate certification exams
Demonstrate your advanced understanding of the most commonly used Microsoft Office products
Learn the most advanced skills and techniques to best use Microsoft Office programs Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Certificate of Completion for 40-hour training, required for certification and initial competency assessment
Completed Initial Competency Assessment from a qualified Assessor
Access to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with Initial Competency Assessment Training
Real-time feedback and remediation on competency checks within the course
Background check signoff, part of the eligibility requirements

Outline

Child Development Associate – Center-Based
1. Getting Started
2. How to Take This Course
3. Why Earn a Child Development Certification?
4. The Portfolio Introduction
5. Principles of Child Development and Learning
6. Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
7. Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development
8. Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development
9. Building Productive Relationships with Families
10. Managing an Effective Program
11. Observing and Recording Children's Behavior
12. Achieving High-Quality Care
13. Final Portfolio Review
14. CDA Prep and Taking Your Exam
15. Employability
16. Final Exam
17. Resources
Registered Behavior Technician Training
1. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
2. Measurement in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
3. Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
4. Skill Acquisition: Principles of Learning
5. Skill Acquisition: Instructional Methods
6. Behavior Reduction: Proactive Procedures
7. Behavior Reduction: Reactive Procedures
8. Crisis Prevention and Management
9. Documenting and Reporting
10. Professional and Ethical Conduct
11. Ethics in ABA
12. Final Exam
Registered Behavior Technician Competency Assessment
1. Getting Started
2. Proof of 40-hour Training
3. Initiate Background Check
4. Initial Competency Assessment
  1. Schedule Your Initial Competency Assessment
  2. Submit Predetermined Video Tasks
  3. Conduct Competency Assessment via Role Playing and Interviewing with an Assessor
  4. Complete All Tasks and Objectives
5. Complete BACB Application
6. Next Steps
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training
1. Introduction to Microsoft Word
2. Intermediate Microsoft Word
3. Advanced Microsoft Word
4. Microsoft Word Final Exam
5. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
6. Intermediate Microsoft Excel
7. Advanced Microsoft Excel
8. Microsoft Excel Final Exam
9. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
10. Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint
11. Microsoft PowerPoint Final Exam
12. Introduction to Microsoft Outlook
13. Advanced Microsoft Outlook
14. Microsoft Outlook Final Exam

Requirements

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements

This course must be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.
Video device to upload assignments within the course

Software Requirements

PC: Windows 10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 2019 or Microsoft Office 365 (not included in enrollment). While Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 2019 are ideal, you can use the desktop versions of each included with Microsoft 365. Please note: There may be some differences between your version of these programs and what you see in the course.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

Childhood Development Associate Manual, Infant-Toddler & Preschool Editions

The following eBooks will be provided in the course:

Beginning Essentials in Early Childhood Education, 3rd edition, by Ann Gordon, Kathryn Williams Browne (eBook)
Infants & Toddlers: Caregiving and Responsive Curriculum Development, 10th edition, by Terri Swim (eBook)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

You must be familiar with using a personal computer and Windows environment. You must also be able to launch and close programs, navigate to information stored on the computer, and manage files and folders.

To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required in order to successfully pass the course.

Certification Requirements:

Child Development Associate® (CDA)

To be eligible for the CDA certification:

You must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, or be a junior or senior in a high school career and technical program, and
Complete 120 hours of formal early childhood technical education (this course meets CDA requirements)
Complete a CDA professional portfolio (this course assists with portfolio preparation)
Complete a CDA verification site visit where a PD Specialist observes you working with children

Please Note: Within three years of submitting your application, you must also have 480 hours (about three weeks) of professional work experience at a center-based program with experience in all three age groups.

For more information on the CDA requirements, please visit the CDA Council website.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

To apply and schedule an RBT certifying exam, you have to create a BACB account to obtain a BACB ID, and meet all the following eligibility requirements:

18(+) years old with a high school education or equivalent
Passed criminal background check
Passed abuse registry check
Completion of a 40-hour training course with a score of 80% or higher
Successfully complete an RBT initial competency assessment
Approved application from BACB

Effective January 1, 2023, only individuals who reside in the United States (US), Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom (UK) may apply for BACB certification.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate

To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification, you must pass the following exams:

MO-100 (Word)
MO-200 (Excel)
MO-300 (PowerPoint)

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Instructor

Kerri Welch

Kerri Welch has over 20 years of extensive experience in the field of Early Childhood Education, more specifically with the CDA credential as an Instructor, Field Supervisor at Dutchess Community College, in NY, as a PD Specialist for the CDA Council, and currently teaching Child Development classes at Houston Community College. She has successfully trained a diverse population of students by helping them advance in their careers in early childhood development through implementing a child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum that uses positive guidance techniques. She has a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Students with Disabilities, a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Kerri is on the advisory board of Informed Green Solutions, a national non-profit that has pioneered environmental education on green cleaning products for early childhood programs. She is extremely passionate about children's health, nutrition, and safety, especially as it relates to children with special needs.

Hannah Kruman

Hannah Kruman has worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for several years within clinical settings, schools, and homes, before becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). In her career, she has trained and supervised many behavioral technicians on various caseloads and assignments.

After transitioning to the Birth-to-Three/Early Intervention course, she became a service coordinator on top of her responsibilities as a behavior analyst, including completing intake assessments to determine eligibility for birth-to-three services.

Recently, Hannah established Horizon Behavioral Therapy and Education, LLC, where she provides behavior analytic services, parent training, and consultation. In addition to her BCBA, she is a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), has completed her Initial Competency Assessment training, and holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.).

Rachel L White

Rachel L White, Ph.D., BCBA-D, has participated in federally funded grants implementing School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) in public schools and training parents of children with autism using online and video-conferencing technologies. She has coordinated both center-based and in-home programs. She has also supported a private school, a preschool, and school-based services and provided parent, caregiver, and community educational opportunities.

Dr. White completed her Doctorate in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Kansas in May 2010. Her studies focused on structuring classrooms for student success and early intensive behavioral intervention for children with developmental delays.

Tracy Berry

Tracy Berry has been a senior graphic designer/programmer, instructor, and consultant since 1993 and has developed hundreds of logos, marketing materials, websites, and multimedia solutions for customers worldwide. She was also involved in several large corporate software rollouts. She has helped many organizations optimize and streamline data solutions. She teaches both onsite and online courses and has her CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) certification. Tracy specializes in teaching graphics, desktop publishing, web design, and reporting/productivity applications.

FAQs

What is the cost of a CDA certification?

Applying for your initial CDA credential costs $425 for online applications and $500 for paper applications. The cost of the CDA credential is not included in your tuition for the course.

What kind of salary can I expect as a child development professional?

According to Glassdoor, the average child development specialist's salary is $39,233.

Does this course prepare me for a certification?

Yes. Child Development Associate – Center-based for Infant and Toddler or Preschool. The education hours can be applied toward both certifications. However, you will need to present a different portfolio and verification visit for each age group you choose to seek certification.

You will also be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams for PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Upon successful completion of the MO-100, MO-200, and MO-300 exams, you will earn your MOS Associate Certification.

Please note that the course does not include the CDA exam voucher but does include the MOS exam vouchers.

Yes. The RBT course meets all the BACB eligibility requirements including the 40-hour training and Initial Competency Assessment. A background check is also included in the cost of the course.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

Can I register for courses if I am an international student?

Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country's regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification. Effective January 1, 2023, only individuals who reside in the United States (US), Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom (UK) may apply for BACB certification.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 18 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

The course instructor will be available by email to answer any questions and provide feedback on your performance. Occasionally, your course may be supported by a team of industry experts. You will also receive support from the student advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered with.

Am I guaranteed a job?

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

How can I get more information about this course?

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