Continuing Education for Nannies and Caregivers

I love, love, love continuing education. I recognize that I am an outlier on that subject, but I love my job and this is more information about my job! Yes, I'm a giant nerd.

In my searches for cool new information, I have compiled a list of classes and organizations. I haven't taken all of these classes. This is not any kind of review or statement on their validity or quality. I'm not affiliated with these.

Do your own research before purchasing any classes. Be aware that many of these programs may offer certifications or certificates that are not necessarily backed by official sources.

ECE/Nanny Organizations:

• International Nanny Association: https://nanny.org/

• US Nanny Association: https://www.usnanny.org/

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): https://www.naeyc.org/

• Estate Management Affiliates of Chicago: https://www.facebook.com/EstateManagementAffiliatesChicago/

• Newborn Care Specialist Association: http://ncsainfo.com/

• Private Service Alliance: https://privateservicealliance.com/

• National Domestic Workers Alliance: https://domesticworkers.org/

• Newborn Care Specialist Association: http://www.ncsainfo.com/index.html

• Zero to Three: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/services/zero-to-three-parent-resources

Newborn Care:

• Newborn Care Solutions: https://learning.newborncaresolutions.com/

• Alexandria School: http://www.alexandria-school.com/

• Gentle Ventures: http://www.gentleventures.com/

• Newborn Care Training Academy: http://newborncaretraining.com/

• Multiple Blessings: http://www.multipleblessingsbabynurse.com/

• Brazelton Institute: https://www.childrenshospital.org/research/centers-departmental-programs/brazelton-institute/training

• Taking Carra Babies: https://takingcarababies.com/

• Happiest Baby on the Block Educator: https://thehappiestbaby.org/#

Doula:

• DONA (postpartum doula): http://www.dona.org/develop/postpartum_cert.php

• CAPPA (postpartum doula): http://www.cappa.net/get-certified.php?postpartum-doula

• Childbirth International (postpartum doula): http://www.childbirthinternational.com/courses/postpartum_doula.php

• ProDoula: https://www.prodoula.com/

• Birth Arts International: https://www.birtharts.com/

• Stillbirthday: http://stillbirthday.com/sbd-doula-registration/

CPR/First Aid, Health, Safety:

• Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

  • CPR/First Aid/AED

  • Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers

  • Lifeguarding

  • Babysitting Classes

• American Heart Association: heart.org

• Mental Health First Aid Youth and Adult https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/?fbclid=IwAR0UQOBrUWgfXkkSJEoT5ifuEPJBN_KeCBJCFwG1AY-nt2RTkzGF1weGoRg

• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: https://mr.dcfstraining.org/Home.action?request_locale=en

• Green is the New Black https://learning.newborncaresolutions.com/courses/green-is-the-new-black

• Potty Training: https://www.jamieglowacki.com/get-certified?fbclid=IwAR2r486c9YUfg7sejtlJip-8As4y8b7z2Stw_q32XO27pHqTwNaAsuMgno0

Nanny/Governess Schools:

• English Nanny and Governess School: http://www.nanny-governess.com/

Nanny Training:

• Nanny Training: https://nannytraining.com/

• US Nanny Institute: https://usnannyinstitute.com/

• RIE Nurturing Nanny: https://www.rie.org/classes/nurturing-nanny/

Driving/Car Seats:

• AAA Driver Improvement: http://chicago.aaa.com/Safety/online-driver-improvement.aspx

• Child Passenger Safety Technician: http://cert.safekids.org/become-tech

• Business Driver Training: http://aaafleet.idrivesafely.com/?WT.ac=032411_L020_BDT-IDS_OnlineTraining-BusinessDriver

Discipline:

• Positive Discipline: http://store.positivediscipline.com/online-class-sneak-peek.html

• How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk: http://fabermazlish.com/find_wshop.php

• Positive Discipline Parent Educator: http://store.positivediscipline.com/facilitators.html

• How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: http://howtotalksolittlekidswilllisten.com/appearances/

• Conscious Discipline: https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/online-courses/

Household Manager:

• Starkey International Institute: http://www.starkeyintl.com/

• The International Butler Academy: http://www.butlerschool.com/

• Charles MacPherson Academy: http://www.charlesmacpherson.com/Default.asp?id=about-the-butler-academy&l=1

Etiquette:

• Washington Etiquette: https://www.washingtonetiquette.com/

• Emily Post: https://emilypost.com/training-and-services/online-courses

Sleep:

• Family Sleep Institute: http://www.familysleepinstitute.com/

• Gentle Sleep Coach: https://gentlesleepcoach.com/

• Sleepwonders: http://gibsonnewbornservices.com/sleepwonders-integrative-sleep-consultant-course/

• Newborn Care Solutions Sleep Solutions: https://learning.newborncaresolutions.com/courses/sleep-solutions-birth-to-6-months

• Institute of Pediatric Sleep: https://instituteofpediatricsleep.com/course-outline/

Feeding:

• Center for Breastfeeding Certified Lactation Counselor: https://centerforbreastfeeding.org/lactation-counselor-training-course/clc-certification/

• CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator: https://cappa.net/training-certification/certified-lactation-educator-cle/

• Certified Lactation Education Counselor: https://extension.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/lactation-education-counselor

• Baby Formula Expert: https://babyformulaexpert.teachable.com/p/confidently-find-the-best-baby-formula-for-your-unique-angel/

• ProDoula Infant Feeding Specialist: https://www.prodoula.com/infant-feeding-specialist-training/

• Solid Starts: https://solidstarts.com/courses/

Education/Parenting Styles:

• RIE Foundations: https://www.rie.org/classes/upcoming-foundations-courses/

• North American Montessori Center: https://www.montessoritraining.net/

• Child of the Redwoods: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/view-all-courses

• Certified New Parent Educator: https://cappa.net/training-certification/certified-new-parent-educator-cnpe/

Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders:

• Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/psi-certificate-training/#toggle-id-6

• Maternal Mental Health: https://www.2020mom.org/certificate-training/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6s2IBhCnARIsAP8RfAg9Ggi57RM6d_UxBtrHvxumL87fWnERx2iiNsjjQCPFd_p8IrwnKtkaAr9sEALw_wcB

Free/Low Cost Online Courses:

• Care Courses https://www.carecourses.com/Ecommerce/CoursesByTitle.aspx

• Gateways to Opportunity: https://www.ilgateways.com/

• ECE Webinars: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/

• Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/

• Harvard Free Online Courses: https://online-learning.harvard.edu/catalog?keywords=&subject%5B%5D=5&max_price=&start_date_range%5Bmin%5D%5Bdate%5D=&start_date_range%5Bmax%5D%5Bdate%5D=

• Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/

• Sesame Street in Communities: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/professional-development/courses/

• PBS Learning Media: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/professional-development/

Additional Training for Home Child Care and Teaching:

*Distance Learning Sites offering Registry-Approved training for Illinois child care providers:

• AIR Training Solutions - www.airchildcare.com

• A.W.A.R.E. Training Services - www.awaretrainingservices.com

• Better Kid Care - http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/on-demand

• The CARE Courses School, Inc. - http://www.carecourses.com/PublicPages/Home.aspx

• The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning - http://thecenterweb.org/

• Chicago Chapter of the IL AEYC - www.illinoisaeyc.org

• Child Care Lounge, LLC. - http://www.childcarelounge.com/

• Child Care Support Network - https://www.impact-publications.com/child-care-training.html

• Child Care Training Consultants - https://www.childcaretrainingclasses.com/

• Child Care Educational Services, LLC. - www.childcareedu.com

• ChildCare Education Institute - www.cceionline.edu

• Children's Home + Aid - CCR&R SDA 14 -

• www.childrenshomeandaid.org/ccrrsouthern

• Concordia University Chicago Early Childhood Initiative - https://cuchicago.edu

• Continued - www.continued.com

• CypherWorx - www.ostpd.com

• The Early Childhood Academy - http://theearlychildhoodacademy.com/

• Early CHOICES - www.eclre.org

• Early Intervention Training Program at University of Illinois - http://www.illinoiseitraining.org/

• Early Sprouts Institute - www.earlysprouts.org

• Erikson Institute - https://www.erikson.edu/online-offerings/

• Frog Street Press- https://www.frogstreet.com/

• Harry S. Truman College - www.ccc.edu/truman

• Health Systems Educational Services Ltd. – http://www.hsesil.org/#!webinars/c1dk8

• Illinois AfterSchool Network - http://www.ianetwork.org/

• Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies - www.iacaanet.org

• Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) - courses.inccrra.org

• Illinois Poison Center - http://illinoispoisoncenter.org/Poison_Prevention_Education

• Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III - http://www.starnet.org/

• McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership - http://mccormickcenter.nl.edu/professional-development/online-professional-development/

• Networx LLC. - http://www.networxllc.net/

• Ounce of Prevention Fund: Ounce Institute - http://www.theounce.org/what-we-do/professional-development

• Ounce of Prevention Fund: Achieve OnDemand - http://www.theounce.org/AchieveOnDemand/

• Pathways.org - http://pathways.org/tools-resources/educational-materials/

• Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children - http://www.paeyc.org/

• ProSolutions Training - www.prosolutionstraining.com

• Rasmussen College – School of Education - http://www.rasmussen.edu/

• Reintegrate, Inc. - http://www.reintegrar.org

• Southwestern Child Development Commission, Inc. - http://www.swcdcinc.org

• Successful Solutions Training in Child Development. - http://www.cdastars.com

• The Skillful Teacher - http://www.theskillfulteacher.org

• Synapse Early Learning Systems, Inc. - www.synapseearlylearning.com

• Teaching Strategies - https://teachingstrategies.com

• Teachstone- http://teachstone.com

• University of Chicago STEM Education- http://stemed.uchicago.edu

• YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago- www.ymcachicago.org

This list is FAR from exhaustive. If I find out new information, I will add it. Please share any resources I missed!