Description
The Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) is a credential earned by teachers who want to demonstrate their knowledge of early childhood development and their skills in working with young children. The CCP authenticates teaching skills and professionalism.
Details
If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
Related Programs
34 Early Childhood Education programs on Career School App.
Early Childhood Education
Certificate
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Tuition
$16,200 for the Program
Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate
Diploma
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
5 months (day) or 6.25 months (evening)
Tuition
$4,755 for the Program
Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate
Diploma
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
5 months (day) or 6.25 months (evening)
Tuition
$4,755 for the Program
Child Care Provider
Diploma
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
12 Months
765 clock hours; 17 semester credits
Tuition
$1,064 for the Program
See all 34 Early Childhood Education programs →Suggested because Certified Childcare Professional applies to Childcare Workers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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