Advanced Education Opportunities
Professional Credential for Child Care Administrators (Wisconsin)
18-credit certificate
The Professional Credential for Child Care Administrators (Wisconsin) coursework provides in-depth training for effective leadership in early childhood settings. The wide variety of roles of an Early Childhood Administrator or Director are explored and addressed, including current information on organizational management, administration, policy, marketing, finances, child development, and advocacy in the Early Childhood field. The Credential coursework will benefit current administrators and staff in early care and education and early intervention programs, and family child care providers who wish to gain practical information and develop a deeper understanding about the administrative role.
Special Features
Coursework will be offered via online instruction.
Upon completion of certificate classes, students may apply to
The Registry for the Wisconsin Professional Credential for Child Care Administrators
5900 Monona Drive #205
Madison, WI 53716
T.E.A.C.H. scholarships may be available if you are currently working in a qualified child care center. For more information, contact: Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, 1.800.783.9322, Ext. 7240.
| First Semester | |||||
| Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
| 307-127 | Administration and Supervision | 3 | |||
| 307-128 | Operations Management | 3 | |||
| 307-129 | Financial Management | 3 | |||
| Total Semester Credits | 9 | ||||
| Second Semester | |||||
| Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
| 307-130 | EC Prog & External Environment | 3 | |||
| 307-135 | Best Practices | 3 | |||
| 307-136 | Administrative Seminar | 3 | * | ||
| Total Semester Credits | 9 | ||||
* (Prerequisites or substitutes may apply to this class. Click on course title for specific information.)
How to Get Started
- Prospective certificate students do not need to complete an application for admission to WCTC.
- First semester students may register during Open Registration for General Public.
- Prerequisite and program restrictions may apply.
- After completion of the first certificate course, students declare their intent to complete a certificate.
- Second semester students are eligible to receive priority registration.
Contact Mary Iverson (262.691.5258) for more information.