Courses required to become an Early Childhood Development Practitioner in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become an Early Childhood Development Practitioner in South Africa, offered at Berea College of Technology, Boston City Campus and Brooklyn City College, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 12 courses across 9 South African institutions (3 public universities and 6 private institutions) that lead to becoming an Early Childhood Development Practitioner: 2 Certificates, 2 NATED Certificate (N4-N6)s, 4 Bachelor's Degrees and 4 Higher Certificates. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Education course category.

Where to study to become an Early Childhood Development Practitioner in South Africa

The 3 public universities and 6 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as an Early Childhood Development Practitioner. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Early Childhood Development Practitioners (3)

3 courses across 3 universities lead toward a career as an Early Childhood Development Practitioner, including the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase and Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Early Childhood Development Practitioners (6)

9 courses across 6 private colleges lead toward a career as an Early Childhood Development Practitioner, including the Certificate: Developmental Psychology and National N Diploma: Educare. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming an Early Childhood Development Practitioner

12 courses

Universities (3)

University of the Free State logo

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase

UFS · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
AP 30
University of Venda logoNSC 36
Walter Sisulu University logoAPS 24+

Private Colleges (9)

Berea College of Technology logoSee requirements
Berea College of Technology logo

National N Diploma: Educare

BCT · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 2 years theory plus 18 months in-service training
See requirements
Boston City Campus logoSee requirements
Brooklyn City College logo

National N Diploma: Educare

BCC · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months theory plus 18 months experiential training, N4 to N6
See requirements
Foundation for Professional Development logo

Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

FPD · Higher Certificate · 2 years, 10 modules of 8 weeks each
See requirements
Rosebank College logoSee requirements
STADIO Higher Education logoSee requirements