INECE 1004 – Administration and Leadership Microcredential

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Program Description

This 15-hour asynchronous course introduces you to culturally responsive approaches to leadership and management in Early Childhood Education. You will learn about policies, procedures, financial planning, and human resource strategies while examining licensing, regulations, and program evaluation. Through case examples and reflective activities, you will strengthen skills to support effective and ethical administration in childcare programs.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must be employed in either a childcare centre or a childcare home provider. Students currently enrolled in Indigenous Early Childhood Education at SIIT are also eligible to enroll. Applicants must submit proof of employment, provided as a letter of verification on official employer letterhead.

Acceptance Policy

SIIT provides preferential admission to applicants who are of First Nation’s ancestry; however, SIIT programs are open to everyone, and all application will be considered. SIIT relies on section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018 to provide preference to applicants who are of First Nations’ ancestry.

Permanent Resident Applicant Information

SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.
For Permanent Resident applications we will request the following documentation:

Copy of Permanent Resident Card
International Qualifications Assessment (IQAS) International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Alberta.ca Your high school/secondary education credentials must be assessed through this service.
Canadian Language Benchmark – English Assessment of CLB 7. We will accept either International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic or Canadian English Language Proficiency Program (CELPIP) – General.

What to Expect

Length of Program

15 hours of online learning at the student’s own pace. Students will have four months to complete the course.

Program Delivery

This program is delivered online, asynchronously, without an instructor. Students are expected to work through the course on their own.

Evaluation

At the end of each module, a quiz is required to progress to the next module. Additionally, there is a comprehensive quiz at the end of the course. To pass this course, students must achieve 80% on each quiz. There are unlimited attempts at each quiz.