Location: Statewide
Training Type: Online Real Time
Total Hours: 45
Level: Introductory
Cost: $ 50
Scholarship: No
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Fundamentals For Early Childhood Professionals July 27, 2026
This 45-hour training includes broad introductory content designed specifically for early childhood professionals related to eight core knowledge areas: child development, families and communities, observing and assessing, how we teach, what we teach, healthy safe environments and nutrition, professionalism, and program organization.
Please Note: The Fundamentals commitment includes: 45 hours of online learning, consisting of 15 two-hour Zoom sessions and one hour of independent work per week in Canvas. Additionally, participants will need to complete the Introduction to Licensing training offered by Northern Lights. Please also register for one of the free Introduction to Licensing trainings by visiting the Northern Lights Training Calendar.
For step-by-step instructions on registering for Fundamentals, please visit our Special Topics Trainings Registration page.
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Observation & Assessment
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Youth Engagement, Voice, and Choice
- Safety & Wellness
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
As part of the 45 hours, there are 15 training sessions conducted on Zoom (see training dates above). Participants must have access to Internet connection and IT equipment that best supports their success. We encourage participants to review the CCV computer recommendations.
If you have questions about using Zoom, contact your Northern Lights Resource Advisor or visit: Zoom Resources.
If you have completed a college course (with at least a C-) that covered child development, please check with your resource advisor before registering for this training.