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In 2026 become a qualified Childcare Educator 

Whether you are at home, in between shifts, or balancing family life, online learning gives you the freedom to shape your learning around your world! Whether you’re starting out or upskilling, our flexible programs are designed to work around you. 





Accredited training – Gain in-demand qualifications in Early Childhood and Education Support

Learn from anywhere – No need to travel or relocate - study on YOUR terms

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Flexible payment plans – Study for about $80 per month with ZIP MONEY*




Available courses
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - Online
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Online

Fulfil your dream of inspiring and supporting the holistic learning and development of children in their important early years. Work under direct supervision or autonomously at an early childhood education centre.

This course builds on your leadership skills and ability to design and implement a curriculum within an early childhood education centre and care service, and how to effectively supervise staff. Includes 240 hours of practical placement in a Child Care Centre.


  • Child Development Worker
  • Centre Manager (ECEC)
  • Educational Leader
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Nanny 
  • Playgroup Supervisor

You could become...

You could become...

Easy weekly repayments with 

Easy weekly repayments with

CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support – Online

Enhance your job prospects, by completing the CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, where you will be qualified to work with children with additional needs. 


  • Teacher Aide
  • Education Support staff
  • Education Assistant
  • School Age Care Assistant Educator

You could become...

Easy weekly repayments with 

FLEXIBLE PAYMENTS

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What is the cost to study?

You can enrol for a payment plan, and easily pay off your qualification

from

$80

per month with ZIP

Our teacher Andila is very understanding, supportive and is very good at teaching and explaining everything to us in a way where we can understand it, as we are a multi-cultural class. Having to juggle your work, family and my kids sports commitments and then on top of that my studies is hard. My teacher is the ultimate saviour to where l am at now and to be finished and qualified in a couple of months. This will be a class I will never forget.

MARIA PALAVI,
Diploma of Early Childhood
Education & Care

Start your career in Early Childhood Education

Take the next step in your career with a trusted training provider and a leading education recruiter by your side.

Qualifications awarded by MCIE provide students advanced standing with higher education programs at a number of Australian universities. To find out more about what an MCIE qualification can do for you, explore our courses here (local and international).


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