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Field Overview

Teacher Professional Development
Helping children thrive is your greatest goal as a teacher. Whether you’re caring for youngsters in your own family or volunteering in your community, you’ll want to contribute to their well-being, education, and future success. We help you turn your personal goals into reality. With your on-the-go lifestyle, flexible online classes for child development are a practical gateway to bettering yourself as a teacher and enriching childcare provider. With our online child development courses, your inspiration will meet professional training. Prepare to earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) permit by completing a CDA preparation course. With this accomplishment in hand, you’ll be ready to take the permit exam with confidence.

Available Courses
Select from various self-paced online courses to aid in advancement in this field that encompasses such a broad range of abilities and talents.

Range of Courses
Courses are available below for those new to the field looking for skill development as well as those who are advanced and pursuing deeper career training. Regardless of your educational level or career experience, find whatever course is right for you, and let us know if we can help!

Teacher professional skills include communication, patience, creativity, adaptability, organization, leadership, and classroom management. These skills enable teachers to effectively deliver lessons, manage diverse learners, create a positive learning environment, and build strong relationships with students and colleagues. Key abilities like empathy, critical thinking, collaboration, and continuous professional development are also crucial for success in the teaching profession

Growth in this Field
The growth potential for teachers is strong, particularly for those in high-demand areas like high school, middle school, and special education, with projected growth rates of 5%, 3%, and 3% respectively through 2031-2032 according to Research.com and Bestcolleges.com.

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Let us know what you are looking for. The Center for Professional Development creates and customizes online training videos, and we are also interested in discovering what is needed, so we can prioritize it as we determine which videos to create! Together, we shape what’s next!

POPULAR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight Child Development Associate® (CDA) competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards. The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training course will prepare you to take the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Self-paced | 12 Months Access | 365 Course Hours
Learn how to help your students with high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome unlock their full learning potential. This course will help you develop the knowledge and strategies you will need to ensure your students with autism succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Self-paced | 3 Months Access | 24 Course Hours