Early Childhood Professional Development Courses

Essential Resources is internationally recognised as a leading provider of professional teaching and learning resources for the early childhood education and care sector. Our online professional development courses are designed for educators, parents, carers and families who want practical, self-paced learning that supports quality practice and positive outcomes for young children.

Each course focuses on building and refreshing knowledge, strengthening pedagogy and supporting everyday practice in early childhood settings. Courses are available across key areas of professional learning, including:

  • communication, language and literacy
  • social and emotional skills and wellbeing
  • cultural and social inclusion

Designed to be clear, practical and easy to revisit, these courses support educators to deepen their understanding and apply new ideas with confidence. Learning is supported through:

  • online video modules that can be completed at your own pace
  • photographs, examples and reflective questions to connect learning with practice
  • downloadable worksheets and practical tasks
  • support books with examples of pedagogy, practice and reflection
  • a certificate of completion awarded at the end of the course

Whether you are developing individual professional knowledge or supporting learning across a team, these online courses provide accessible professional development that helps educators strengthen children’s learning, wellbeing, belonging and inclusion.

Ages: 0-0 years