Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma

About this programme

Want a career that makes you happy? With an Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Diploma you can find rewarding work anywhere in BC and beyond. And work in early childhood development gives you reasons to smile every day. There is a huge demand for early learning and childcare skills in BC. With the VIU ECEC diploma program you get an ECE certificate, and you get specialization in Infant and Toddler and Special Needs. These specializations mean you’ll graduate with in-demand skills and the qualifications for more work opportunities. You may qualify for bursaries for up to 80% of the cost of your Early Childhood Education and Care courses. The ECEC Education Support Fund will cover up to $500 per course. Check the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC) Education Support Fund for current bursary information. The online diploma option means you can earn your ECEC diploma from anywhere in the province. All your courses are online, and you can do your practicums in your home community. At VIU you get lots of hands-on experience in early childhood education. The ECEC diploma includes five practicums at different levels of your training. All practicums are in licensed childcare facilities. With an ECEC diploma you build a career working with children. You can work in licensed early learning and childcare centres and many other programs for children. You can also start your own daycare or work in a management role. The ECEC program gives you the knowledge and skills to work with young children and their families in childcare settings. You will go through a series of t