QCTO Accredited Training Provider

Empowering Excellence in Early Childhood Development Training.

Equipping aspiring educators, caregivers, and ECD center leaders with nationally recognized occupational qualifications, practical workplace experience, and external assessment readiness.

Early Start Training Academy

Transforming early education across South Africa through structured occupational certifications.

Registered with QCTO & Quality Assured

Our QCTO Accredited Qualifications

Comprehensive curriculum structured across Knowledge Modules (KM), Practical Skills Modules (PM), and Workplace Experience Modules (WM).

SAQA ID: 97542 • NQF Level 4

Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner

131 Credits 12 - 18 Months 240 Workplace Hours

Equips practitioners to plan and implement developmentally appropriate play-based learning activities, manage inclusive classroom routines, ensure child health and safety, and facilitate early learning milestones for children aged 0 - 5 years.

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SAQA ID: 101874 • NQF Level 3

Occupational Certificate: Child Care Worker

115 Credits 12 Months 180 Workplace Hours

Prepares caregivers to nurture, protect, and support young children in crèches, daycares, community centers, and home-based early learning environments with high health, safety, and nutrition standards.

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Online Application & Admission Form

Submit your application to secure your place in our upcoming QCTO cohort. Once verified, your credentials will be generated on the student portal.