Official qualification
Learn to implement educational projects in a flexible way and at your own pace. Work with innovative methodologies and take advantage of more than 500 agreements with educational centres throughout Spain. *To gain access it is essential to have a previous qualification, such as a baccalaureate, intermediate vocational training, university degree or pass an entrance exam.
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The Online Advanced Diploma in Early Years Education is ideal for those who are passionate about supporting children and families in their holistic development from an early age. During the crucial stage from 0 to 6 years old, children explore and discover the world around them; therefore, specialised training in early childhood education is essential.
Our programme focuses on personalised learning, addressing key topics such as emotional intelligence, early stimulation and psychomotor skills. With the flexibility to study at your own pace, in just two years you will obtain an official qualification that will open the doors to a growing sector.
In addition, we offer a personalised credit transfer scheme so that, upon completion of this course, you can obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education in less than three years.
What will you learn?
Transfer students joining the 2nd year will follow the 2023/2024 syllabus, which is currently in the process of being phased out. You can see the subjects and ECTS in the following link:
Syllabus 2023-2024
ADVANCED TECHNICIAN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Year 1
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0120201 | Autonomía personal y salud infantil | OB | 13 |
| V0120202 | Desarrollo cognitivo y motor | OB | 13 |
| V0120203 | Didáctica de la educación infantil | OB | 14 |
| V0120204 | El juego infantil y su metodología | OB | 13 |
| V0120205 | Primeros auxilios | OB | 3 |
| V0120207 | Professional English | OB | 5 |
| V0120208 | Personal Itinerary for Employability I | OB | 5 |
| TOTAL: | 66 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Optional | OP | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | ||
Segundo Curso
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0220209 | Socio-affective development | OB | 8 |
| V0220210 | Expresión y comunicación | OB | 13 |
| V0220211 | Habilidades sociales | OB | 6 |
| V0220212 | Intervención con familias y atención a menores en riesgo social | OB | 6 |
| V0220213 | Personal Itinerary for Employability II | OB | 5 |
| V0220214 | Digitalización aplicada a los sectores productivos | OB | 3 |
| V0220215 | Sostenibilidad aplicada al sistema productivo | OB | 3 |
| V0220217 | Intermodular Childcare Project | OB | 5 |
| V0220218 | FFE1 | OB | 0 |
| TOTAL: | 49 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Optional | OP | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | ||
List of Electives
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0120206 | Didactic resources in English for pre-school education | OP | 0 |
| V0220216 | Expanding social skills | OP | 5 |
| TOTAL: | 5 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Dual training in virtual mode:
Based on the Organic Law 3/2022 from the academic year 24-25 different significant novelties are introduced in the Vocational Training system in Spain.
This changeover to the new Dual VET regulations (a standard version for the whole country except for the order of the modules and the teaching load set by each Autonomous Community) affects all first-year courses in any of their modalities (face-to-face or virtual) except for the Higher Cycle in Dietetics, which remains in the LOGSE training plan, prior to the current LOE*.
At UAX, practical training is one of the fundamental pillars on which our learning methodology is based. For this reason, we offer you a Workplace Training module with which you can do 500 hours of work experience in more than 500 public, private and state-subsidised educational centres throughout Spain, such as:
You will test all the knowledge acquired in the classroom in a real environment and in direct contact with professionals in the sector. At the end of your internship, you will be ready to enter the job market.
José Manuel Bermejo: teacher with a degree in social work, with an official Master's degree in Guidance and Family Mediation, and also works as Coordinator of the Asperger's Syndrome-TEA Association of Salamanca.
Noemí Sánchez Brea: qualified teacher in early childhood education and foreign language, with more than 15 years of experience as a classroom tutor in early childhood education. Specialist in English at this stage and updated in new teaching pedagogies, active methodologies and neurodivergences.
Patricia Yañez Conde: teacher with a degree in psychology, specialising in peaceful conflict resolution and mediation.
Laura Gómez Olmedo: teacher with a degree in physical education, with experience as director of an early childhood education centre.
Alberto Acedo Fernández-Cid: a graduate teacher in primary and infant education, expert in emotional education and intervention strategies for students with ADHD.
Request your personalised validation plan
If you have already taken another degree, you want to change schools, or you are planning to take a degree after your cycle, at UAX we have the perfect plan for you.
You will also be able to validate your internships for previous professional experience in the sector, which can be proven with a work history and company certificate. To be assessed by the Management of the Centre.
Contact us and find out about your personalised and free validation plan, designed according to the studies you have taken and those you want to study.
You can access this Higher Level Training Cycle if:
In addition, you must have at least one of the following academic qualifications:
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For further information: CFGS Admission Regulations for the 2024-2025 academic year
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El FP Online de Educación Infantil se desarrolla a través de un campus virtual donde los estudiantes acceden a contenidos teóricos, actividades de autoevaluación y ejercicios prácticos. Además, cuentan con consultorías y clases virtuales que facilitan un contacto fluido con el equipo docente.
Utilizamos metodologías activas adaptadas a cada módulo, como Role Play, simulaciones, análisis de casos reales, Kahoot y vídeos educativos, para fomentar un aprendizaje dinámico y participativo.
La evaluación es continua e incluye actividades de autoevaluación y proyectos específicos, asegurando que los estudiantes adquieran tanto conocimientos teóricos como habilidades prácticas esenciales para su futuro profesional en el campo de la educación infantil.
The VET in Early Childhood Education is designed for people with a clear vocation of service towards children and their families, who wish to help and guide the comprehensive development of children from their earliest stages. The student profile tends to have qualities such as empathy, patience, communication skills and creativity, as well as a genuine interest in child development.
This programme is suitable both for those who already have experience with children and for those who are looking for a career change, as long as they share the motivation to contribute to the well-being and growth of children.
Would you like to enhance your skills with one of these micro-credentials?
In addition to the online qualification as a Early Years Educator, FP UAX offers a range of other short courses to help you develop your skills in the field of education. If you’re interested in any of these micro-credentials, don’t hesitate to get in touch! Request further information and our educational advisors will call you to provide more details.
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