Self Paced Trainings for Early Childhood Educators - Learn any time, any where


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How self-paced trainings work
No complicated setup or tech skills needed
1. Choose your training
Browse by all, not enrolled, hours or topic and pick the training right for you.
2. Get instant access
As soon as you enroll, you can start watching on your phone, tablet, or computer.
3. Learn on your schedule
Pause, come back where you left off, and revisit as much as you need within 6 months.
4. Complete the quiz and get your certificate

Trusted by thousands of early childhood educators and child care providers
I love the self-paced courses. So easy to do while my daycare children are resting. It frees up my evenings for family time. Kelly does such a good job of offering a wide variety of courses and keeps everyone engaged with multiple ways to interact, videos to watch, and fast paced modules. It makes it easy to work on piece by piece if you need to also, which I really appreciate as a busy childcare provider!"
—Kadi Englehart, Little Explorers Day Care
— What To Do When You Don't Understand What A Child Said
This was good for me as a preschool teacher who is used to moving around and not focusing on a screen for long periods of time.”
— Supporting Children With Autism Using a Neurodiversity Affirming Approach
I also really like the fact that I could see Kelly speaking during the training. I've taken many self-paced courses where this wasn't the case.”
— Child care provider, Get Your Toddlers Talking or Talking More
— Child care provider, Supporting Fine Motor Skills
— Child care provider, Boost Vocabulary Through Science Play
"Everything was clearly presented and explained in terms of how everything functions as a whole as opposed to simply a list of bullet points to remember."
— Child care provider, Early Intervention and Your Role
Every training is built so even the busiest educator can use what they learned the very next day
Learn with visual examples
Practice as you learn
Answer parent questions confidently
Handbooks with lifetime access
Self paced doesn't compromise connection

Ask Questions. Share Challenges. Get Practical Ideas.
Because sometimes the most helpful part is having a community to problem-solve with.

I created these trainings around the questions I get asked by early childhood educators each week
I kept hearing the same thing: "Our trainings don't teach us this." So I created trainings that do!
No fluff. Just practical strategies designed to fit naturally into everyday routines with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is Bridging Child Development recognized by IACET and NWRA?
Bridging Child Development is an IACET-accredited provider. This means every training meets the highest standards for professional continuing education, and your CEUs are recognized across the US and internationally. We are also an approved Training Organization with the National Workforce Registry Alliance
What states is Bridging Child Development approved in?
Our trainings are approved across multiple states. Find your state and confirm that they count toward your state specific hours. We're adding new states regularly so if yours isn't there yet, check back soon or reach out and ask.
Can a director register a group of staff members for self paced training?
Yes. Directors can purchase multiple registrations at checkout! You will enter your staff's emails at checkout and they will receive all the details! For larger groups, a private training may be more cost-effective. Click here to learn about private trainings with Bridging Child Development
Do you offer a discount when registering a group of staff members?
Yes. A discount is automatically applied when you register 10 or more staff in a training. You will assign them access and can track their progress!
Do I need to be tech-savvy?
Not at all. Register and start, no special tools or downloads needed (just your phone, laptop, or tablet with a wifi connection). Your progress is automatically saved, so you can stop and come back as many times as you need.
How long do I have access?
You have 6 months of access to the training content from the date of enrollment. You certificate is always available on your profile. Your digital handbook is yours for life.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of these trainings, all sales are final. No refunds are available once you have purchased.
When will I receive my certificate?
After you complete the training content you are immediately enrolled in a certification course where you will take your course evaluation, quiz, and download your certificate. You certificate is available to download immediately after passing the quiz with an 80% or higher and your certification course never expires so you can always see your certificates.
Can I use these hours toward my CDA certification?
Always check with your licensing specialist. However many states have shared these training hours can be applied towards your Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification as we are an IACET accredited organisation and a member of the National Workforce Registry Alliance.
Do you offer a live version of these trainings?
Yes, click here to check out the upcoming live training schedule. We host two live virtual trainings every month where you can ask questions in real time and learn alongside other providers.
If you’re an educator who learns better with others, live trainings are for you


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