Trusted by early childhood leaders nationwide, CCEI offers nationally-accredited Child Care Director Certificates, Credentials, and Renewals. Join our flexible, self-paced online programs, supported by a dedicated Education Coach and live technical assistance.
Directors trust CCEI for high-quality training that fits their schedule and strengthens their programs.
Join our community of early learning professionals growing their careers with CCEI.
The industry’s highest quality online programming with live support, at competitive price points.
Earn certificates and credentials 100% online, on your schedule, at your pace.
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Designed for current and aspiring child care directors, our online programs meet state licensing standards and support the practical skills needed to grow high-quality early learning environments. Choose from national certificates or state-specific options — all 100% online and backed by live technical assistance and a dedicated Education Coach.
A 60-hour foundational director training program in leadership, staffing, and operations. Recommended by NCCRS for 4 semester hours of college credit.
Renew your CCEI Director’s Certificate with 20 self-paced hours focused on leadership principles, staff development, program operations, personnel management systems, and more.
A 45-hour Director Certificate Renewal program approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and recommended by NCCRS for 1 semester hour of college credit.
A 40-hour certificate designed to meet Georgia’s training requirement for child care directors. Covers operations, staffing, marketing, and program leadership. Recommended by NCCRS for 2 semester hours of college credit.
A 65-hour program covering Texas child care management competencies in leadership, curriculum, safety, HR, & operations. Recommended by NCCRS for 4 college credits.
A 30-hour renewal program that meets the annual training requirement for directors and primary caregivers in Texas. Recommended by NCCRS for 1 semester hour of college credit.
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