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Course Catalog
Leadership Development
Empower your professional journey with IICP Leadership Development Courses! Designed for early childhood educators, these courses provide essential skills in effective leadership, communication, and team building. Learn practical strategies for managing teams, fostering inclusive environments, and navigating challenges with confidence. Elevate your impact in early childhood education through transformative leadership training.
Creating A Positive Work Culture
A positive workplace culture improves teamwork, raises the morale, increases productivity and efficiency, and enhances retention of the workforce. But, most importantly, a positive workplace environment reduces stress. Discover methods to create the optimal culture for your organization!
Motivating Teams To Greatness
Leaders are responsible for setting the bar, and inspiring and motivating their teams to reach greatness. Some leaders fall into the trap of using a "one-size-fits-all" approach to earn trust, build loyalty, and stimulate team and individual performance. Discover skills to become a great motivator and tools to steer your team to greatness.
Managing Conflict With Confidence
This course will delve into the nature of conflict in educational settings and explore practical techniques for conflict resolution. Participants will not only increase their confidence in managing conflicts but also enhance their ability to create a harmonious and supportive learning environment.
Unseen Influences: Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Early Childhood Education
This leadership-focused training empowers you to identify and address unconscious biases that affect your decision-making and team dynamics. By fostering a more inclusive environment, you'll enhance your ability to lead with fairness, empathy, and effectiveness. Transform your leadership approach and create a positive impact on both your team and the children you serve.
Situational Leadership
Each situation and personality requires a distinct leadership style to achieve the best outcome. Situational leadership is the skill of aligning one’s leadership approach to the specific performance needs of an individual or group. By adapting to these needs, leaders can effectively guide and influence others toward success.
Identifying and Developing Your Personal Leadership Style
Leadership is not one-size-fits-all! As individuals our unique personalities and influences help shape our leadership style. While there isn’t one right way to lead, a leader’s strengths and weaknesses directly impacts the effectiveness of their leadership. Identifying your leadership style will help you grow your skill set and empower your team.
Developing A Growth Mindset
Developing a Growth Mindset – a transformative journey designed to unlock your inherent abilities and propel you towards personal and professional success. This course is not just a learning experience; it's an investment in yourself. Participants will explore the fundamental principles of a growth mindset, which emphasizes the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. Join us on this enlightening path to redefining your leadership abilities.
Leading Difficult People
Leading Difficult People equips leaders with essential tools and strategies for effectively handling challenging interactions. Discover ways to recognize common triggers, respond calmly and constructively, and manage conflicts with confidence.
Overcoming Staff Shortages In Early Childhood Education
Explore strategies to improve staff retention, build strong teams, and attract top talent amid persistent staff shortages and high turnover in early childhood education.
Staff Development Training
IICP Staff Development Courses offer essential tools for early childhood education professionals to thrive in their roles. These courses cover key areas like effective communication, classroom management, inclusion, and positive discipline techniques. Equip yourself with practical skills to create a supportive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment for both children and colleagues.
Inclusive Care: Supporting Special Needs in Childcare
Explore essential skills and strategies to create inclusive environments that meet the unique needs of every child. Learn best practices for supporting children with special needs, fostering positive interactions, and enhancing developmental outcomes. Start your journey towards more inclusive, compassionate care today!
ADA Essentials: Building Inclusive Early Education Environments
Transform your classroom with ADA Essentials: Building Inclusive Early Education Environments! This online course guides childcare professionals through the essentials of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its application in early education settings. Learn practical strategies to create accessible, welcoming spaces that support every child’s growth and development. Start building a more inclusive classroom today!
Emotions in Motion: Integrating Social Emotional Learning
Empower young minds with Emotions in Motion: Integrating Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood! This online course equips educators with tools and techniques to build social-emotional skills in early learners. Discover strategies to nurture empathy, self-regulation, and positive relationships, creating a foundation for lifelong well-being and success.
Milestones Matter: Understanding Child Growth and Development
Unlock the keys to child development with Milestones Matter: Understanding Child Growth and Development! This online course provides early childhood educators with essential knowledge of developmental milestones, helping you support each child’s unique journey. Gain insights into physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth, and learn strategies to foster a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment.
Nurturing Discipline: Positive Techniques for Childcare Success
Create a positive, nurturing environment with Nurturing Discipline: Positive Techniques for Childcare Success! This online course offers childcare professionals effective, compassionate discipline strategies that encourage respect, cooperation, and self-regulation in young children. Learn how to guide behavior with empathy and set boundaries that support children’s growth and success.
Play, Learn, Grow: Crafting Engaging Activities for Early Learners
Spark curiosity and joy in learning with Play, Learn, Grow: Crafting Engaging Activities for Early Learners! This online course empowers early childhood educators to design interactive, developmentally appropriate activities that inspire exploration and foster growth. Discover creative, play-based techniques that make learning fun and meaningful for young minds.
On-Demand Courses
IICP On-Demand Training Courses provide flexible, self-paced learning options tailored for early childhood professionals. Access high-quality training on topics like leadership, inclusive practices, child development, and effective classroom strategies—whenever and wherever it suits you. Build your skills and advance your career with training that fits your schedule.
Leading Difficult People
Leading difficult people can become easier if a leader has a toolkit and plan of action prepared to handle the situation appropriately. This course will cover some of the best techniques to manage difficult people in ways that reduce friction and preserve morale.
Overcoming Staff Shortages In Early Childhood Education
Discover dynamic strategies to overcome staffing shortages in early education and create a thriving learning environment. This course empowers educators and administrators to attract top talent, boost retention, and implement innovative workforce solutions that build resilient, motivated teams.
