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Free micro-credentials program

Limited places available until 31 July 2026

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Strengthen your leadership capability

The micro-credentials program is offered by C&K College and is designed to elevate leadership capability in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector, bridging the gap between everyday practice and regulation requirements through five targeted micro‑credentials. 

Complete any badge individually or stack all five to earn advanced recognition in Leading for Regulation and Compliance in Early Childhood Education and Care (Advanced).

Limited places available until 31 July 2026.

Program overview

This course is designed to strengthen leadership capability and address the gaps between everyday practice, regulatory requirement, and current training in the ECEC sector.

There are five micro-credential badges in this program, each focused on a specific skill or knowledge area. They can be completed individually or stacked together for additional recognition in Leading for Regulation and Compliance in Early Childhood Education and Care.

  • Free for those working in early childhood education and care settings 
  • 100% online, flexible learning 
  • 2 pathways: 
    • Foundation 
    • Leadership (Must hold a Diploma in ECEC or higher) 

This program is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government.

The 5 micro-credential badges are:  

  1. Leading a risk-aware culture in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings
  2. Leading a child safe culture
  3. Leading to strengthen governance in ECEC settings
  4. Leading for meaningful adult-child interactions in ECEC settings
  5. Leading for high quality supervision and learning in early childhood education and care settings

Each Micro-credential is delivered online and should take approximately 3 hours of learning (1-2 hours of online learning and 1-2- hours of action learning and reflection).

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How it works:

1. Register Online
2. Complete the micro-credentials

Eligibility

The following individuals are NOT eligible for a funded position:

  • Secondary school students;
  • Employees of government departments and government agencies, not including local councils, unless approved by the Department prior to commencement;
  • Apprentices and Trainees as defined in the Further Education and Training Act 2014

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