ECE Sask Polytechnic Certificate of Achievement
This is an introductory cerfifcation where you learn how to support children as they learn through play. Learn about child development, child guidance, and how to create quality programming and learning environments. Learn how to create inviting and effective quality learning environments and develop holistic programs that include early literacy and language, creative arts, numeracy and play experiences. You’ll also learn about how children learn through play, child guidance, programming for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school-age children, administration, childcare regulations and more.
When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to pursue employment opportunities in a childcare centre, preschool, family day home or elementary school setting.
The ECE Certificate of Achievement – Successful completion of 3 courses will qualify you to apply for Level I certification. Level I certification is the minimum required to work 65 hours or more per month in a childcare centre. All courses are delivered in the evening. Plus, if you are a high school student while taking this program, you can earn dual credits.
Courses offered in 2026 – 2027 are:
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT PART-TIME ECE COURSES
HUMBOLDT
| CODE | COURSE NAME | START DATE | END DATE |
| ECE-106 | Dynamics of Play 1 | 9-Sep-26 | 26-Oct-26 |
| ECE-142 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 2-Nov-26 | 21-Dec-26 |
| HUMD-183 | Child Guidance 1 | 4-Jan-27 | 15-Mar-27 |
WYNYARD | HYBRID
| CODE | COURSE NAME | START DATE | END DATE |
| ECE-106 | Dynamics of Play 1 | 8-Sep-26 | 27-Oct-26 |
| ECE-142 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3-Nov-26 | 15-Dec-26 |
| HUMD-183 | Child Guidance 1 | 5-Jan-27 | 9-Mar-27 |
ECE Certificate of Achievement:
The Certificate of Achievement is Open Access - meaning you do not need to meet any academic or English Language entrance requirements; however, if you wish to continue into additional Diploma Courses or the Diploma Program, you will need to meet the Grade 12 with ELA A30 and ELA B30 and English Language Requirement.
| Application FEE | Price | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75.00 CAD | - |
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75.00 CAD |
A $75 APPLICATION FEE MUST BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD AT TIME OF ONLINE APPLICATION.
Please call for information regarding tuition, fees, books and materials.
| LOCATION | Dates and Times | Session Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUMBOLDT | Starts September 9, 2026 (part-time; evenings) (ONGOING intake for courses that start throughout the year.) |
Call 1.800.667.2623 for more information. |
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| WYNYARD | HYBRID | Starts September 8, 2026 (part-time; evenings) (ONGOING intake for courses that start throughout the year.) |
Call 1.800.667.2623 for more information. |
ONGOING
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Carlton Trail College serves the communities of east-central Saskatchewan. We respectfully acknowledge that we do so within Treaty 4 and 6 territories, traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota and Métis Nations.
We honour and respect these Treaties and are committed to working in partnership with all Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
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