Early childhood educators can have a huge impact on children’s lives at a key time in their development, when they are learning to walk, talk, and relate to others. In fact, a long-term study by the HighScope Educational Research Foundation found that children enrolled in quality preschool programs were more likely to graduate from high school, hold a job, earn more, and commit fewer crimes than those who did not attend preschool. Completing a certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) at UFV can help you launch a career in this field and prepare you to take on a meaningful role in society. The UFV ECE certificate program is especially designed for part-time students and those already in the workforce, with core course offerings scheduled during afternoons and evenings. Spread over four semesters, the program equips you with skills in childhood education, communications, and interpersonal relations and includes two practica that provide a context to apply classroom learning.