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 -
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!