Skip to main content
- Go to homepage
- Programs
- ECEC Professional Learning Program
ECEC Professional Learning Program
The NSW Department of Education has partnered with TAFE NSW on an exciting new program to support the professional learning of early childhood educators and teachers across NSW. Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) professionals will have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge, uplift their skills and grow their careers with access to fee-free*, targeted online professional learning and leadership development programs.
*Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions may apply and will be advised.
About the Program
The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Professional Learning Program provides ECEC professionals access to a range of learning tools and resources designed and delivered by industry experts.
Explore fee-free:*
- Interactive webinars
- Microskills to help you upskill
- Targeted leadership development programs
- Face-to-face workshops
- Professional learning resources
- Communities of practice and networking opportunities
- 24/7 access to the online learning platform
Available now
Leadership approaches for educational settings
Microskill
Build a strong foundation in leadership in early childhood education, with practical strategies to support teams, foster positive workplace culture and lead with confidence.
Safe sleep practice in family day care
Microskill
Gain practical safe sleep knowledge and strategies to create safe sleep environments, support children’s wellbeing, and communicate with families.
Leadership development programs
These programs support emerging and experienced early childhood professionals to grow as leaders.
Testimonials
"I would highly recommend this course to educators both as an introduction to the Circle of Security framework and as a refresher. It strengthens understanding of children’s emotional needs and attachment relationships, while providing practical strategies that educators can immediately apply in their daily work with children."
Tegan Mitchell, Circle of Security Participant
Autism Awareness for Early Childhood Professional
Microskill graduate
“It provided valuable insights into understanding autism and sensory sensitivities in young children. Thank you for the opportunity to learn and grow in this area."
Tegan Mitchell
Circle of Security Webinar
"I would highly recommend this course to educators both as an introduction to the Circle of Security framework and as a refresher, providing practical strategies that educators can immediately apply in their daily work with children."
RM, Koori Curriculum Workshop
Programming, Planning and Pedagogy
"This topic was highly valuable in highlighting practical strategies for embedding child safety in all aspects of service operations."
Interested in contributing to Professional Learning Design?
If you're passionate about shaping professional learning for the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector, we’d love to collaborate with you.
TAFE NSW invites expressions of interest from those keen to design, develop, and deliver Professional Learning products as part of the ECEC Professional Learning Program.
To get involved, please email us at ECECPM@tafensw.edu.au and we will provide the Expression of Interest (EOI) form.
Frequently asked questions
In partnership with
ECEC Professional Learning Program sector partners