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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
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Are you an ECEC service provider?
The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Professional Learning Program has been created for the sector, by the sector. While continuing to ensure that professional development opportunities for ECEC professionals cover the areas of interest that educators seek, assistance is being sought in identifying future topics for webinars, microskills and workshops.
Suggestions on the training needs, key topics or professional priorities are encouraged. Please complete this form to provide TAFE NSW with insights that will inform the development of the ECEC Professional Learning Program.
Frequently asked questions
The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Professional Learning Program is a fee-free initiative delivered in partnership between the NSW Department of Education and TAFE NSW. It is designed to support ECEC professionals across New South Wales by providing access to high-quality professional learning that enhances capability and supports career development.
Key features of the program include:
- Online microskills, available to all ECEC professionals regardless of qualifications or experience
- Leadership development programs, co-designed with sector experts to address burnout and improve retention
- A focus on uplifting professional capability and supporting long-term career growth
- Alignment with the NSW Government’s ECEC Workforce election commitment
This program is part of a broader suite of initiatives by the NSW Department of Education to attract, support, and retain early childhood educators and teachers. It complements TAFE NSW’s ongoing delivery of VET qualifications and an early childhood teaching degree.
The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Professional Learning Program is designed for early childhood educators and teachers in New South Wales who are looking to:
- Develop their professional skills
- Enhance their capability
- Advance their careers in the ECEC sector
Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced educator, this fee-free program offers flexible learning opportunities to support your ongoing professional growth.
A microskill is a short, focused online course designed to be completed in as little as one hour. These flexible learning modules are ideal for early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals, allowing you to build specific skills at a time that suits your work commitments and lifestyle.
Microskills are part of the ECEC Professional Learning Program, supporting continuous professional development in a convenient, accessible format.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Professional Learning Program, please contact us at:
Our team is happy to assist with enquiries about eligibility, enrolment, program content, and how to get started.