Do you want to gain skills in early childhood care? Good news is, the TESDA Online Program, otherwise known as e-TESDA, has begun offering the Early Childhood Care and Development Services NC III, totally free.
How to Enroll
Here is a simple step-by-step guide on how to register for this course:
1. Visit e-tesda.gov.ph (the official website of TESDA Online Program.
2. Create a free account, if you don't have yet.
3. Verify your account, through your e-mail address.
4. Log into your account.
5. Search for: "Early Childhood Care and Development Services NC III" under the Courses tab.
6. Click ENROLL.
7. Start learning at your own pace!
You will then earn your Certificate of Completion (e-Certificate) after successfully completing all course requirements and assessments. This will serve as proof that you have finished the online training for this free TESDA online course. Note, though, that this is different from the National Certificate (NC) III.
How to Get the National Certificate (NC) III
Complete this free online course and follow the following:
1) Download your Certificate of Completion.
2) Apply at a TESDA-accredited Assessment Center.
3) Take the competency assessment.
4) Pass the assessment.
5) Receive your National Certificate (NC) III.
Note that the NC III is the official TESDA credential recognized by the industry and employers.
Here's What You Will Learn from This Course
1. Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Development Services
- ECCD concepts and principles
- Child growth and development
- Roles and responsibilities of child development workers
- Essential knowledge and skills in ECCD
2) Managing Center Operations
- Conducting data gathering
- Awareness-raising activities
- Enrollment management
- Preparing the CDC
- Conducting parent orientation
- Activities in recognition of the center
3) Conducting Assessment on Progress and Development of Children
- Assessing developmental levels of children
- Observation tools used
- Conducting informal assessment
- Conducting formal assessments
- Monitoring progress and development
4) Implementing the Early Childhood Care and Development Curriculum
- Preparing the curriculum plan
- Managing learning activities
- Implementing the ECCD Curriculum
- Creating meaningful learning experiences
- Supporting holistic child development
Again, this course is 100 percent free and self-paced, which means you can study anywhere, at anytime. You can also make use of your mobile phone to learn this course.
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