Specialist for early childhood education (IHK)

Deepen your pedagogical knowledge and specialize in working with children aged 0 to 3 years. The further training is part of the Learning and Development Assistant program but can also be completed individually. You will learn to support toddlers in their development, build attachment, and foster their language, motor, and social development – for example, in daycare centers. With the IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) certification, you will strengthen your profile and open up new career opportunities in early childhood education.

What our graduates say:

The Impact School was always professional and helpful in all aspects of the program, whether it was imparting knowledge or helping me navigate the continuing education system in Germany. I can only say that my experience in the few weeks I was in contact with them was wonderful.”

Elaine Hegedus

What the course teaches you

Your path into the social sector
You work professionally with children aged 0 to 3 years.
Specialize your knowledge with an IHK specialization.
You support children safely in their early development.
You support children in language, motor skills, and perception.

The advantages of the course

with IHK certificate
No prior experience necessary
3 months
This course offers you the ideal opportunity to reorient yourself professionally or acquire valuable qualifications for your next career step – often even without prior professional experience. We impart practical knowledge and guide you individually in recognizing and effectively utilizing your personal strengths. You will gain valuable insights into real work fields, benefit from our network for concrete career prospects, and build a solid foundation for potential later specializations. Whether you want to get back on track after a break, develop your career further, or embark on a completely new, meaningful path: You will receive exactly the guidance and practical tools you need for a successful professional future.

This is how the course is structured

Block 01

Early childhood development

You learn child development starting from 0 to 3 years know and specifically support them in their linguistic, motor, and social development.

Block 02

Parental involvement and child protection

You design a trusting collaboration with parents and act confidently in dealing with child protection and legal basics.

Block 03

Language and Communication

You promote toddlers' language development and support their communication skills.

Block 04

Bonding and Relationship

You build safe relationships with children and strengthen their independence and confidence.

Block 05

Room Design and Everyday Life

You design child-friendly spaces and professionally support children in their daily nursery life.

Block 06

Diversity and Multilingualism

You are sure to handle linguistic diversity and support children individually.

Block 07

Movement and Development

You support children through movement and strengthen their perception and motor skills.

Block 08

Law and Protection in Everyday Life

You act in a legally compliant manner in everyday kindergarten life and take responsibility for protecting children.

Block 09

Care and basic needs

You accompany children with care, nutrition, and potty training.

Block 10

Testing and Transfer

You are specifically preparing for the IHK exam and are putting your knowledge into practice.

In just 3 months, you'll become an IHK certified specialist in early childhood education and qualify for work in daycare centers and kindergartens. Your path into early childhood practice begins here.

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Entry possible at any time
3 months full-time / 4.5 months part-time
IHK Certificate
100% Online
100 % Free of charge

What you need:

You are interested in working with young children and want to support them in their development. The course "Learning and Development Helper" is recommended.

If you are unemployed, looking for work, or interested in a career change, you can complete further training with an education voucher.

What makes Impact School special.

We believe in every person and their ability to succeed professionally.

Individual support

Every person is different. We adapt our support to your personal situation.

In-service qualification

Learn while you work. Theory and practice go hand in hand.

Real connectivity

Our qualifications are geared to the requirements of the labor market.

Close practical orientation

Right from the start, you will work in real facilities and gain practical experience.

Real perspectives

No logic of measures, but sustainable professional development with a future.

AZAV-certified

State-recognized training provider with certified quality and eligibility for funding.

Education experts about the Impact School

Shortly after starting your career, you will be making a real difference to children's lives every day. There are numerous paths open to you - whether you explore new areas or gain further qualifications, your career can continue to develop.

Stephan Bayer

Founder and Managing Director of sofatutor - Germany's largest learning platform for schools, education expert, Chairman of the Board of Social Job Networks e.V.

With a comprehensive and practice-oriented curriculum, this further education course ideally prepares career changers for work in schools and daycare centers. The course content covers all essential aspects of pedagogical work and provides the specialist knowledge required to successfully enter the profession.

Prof. Dr. Julia Siegmüller

President Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and former Vice President EU FH University of Applied Sciences for Health, Social and Educational Sciences

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It is very important to me that all participants find their place in an educational institution, where they can develop their skills and grow and flourish in their role every day

Sandra Romig
Education consultant at the Impact School

Certqua AZAV seal

The Impact School is certified by CERTQUA as an educational institution in adult education in accordance with the “Accreditation and Approval Ordinance for Employment Promotion” (AZAV). CERTQUA is a certification body recognized by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS). This recognition means that the Impact School meets the requirements nationwide to enable various funding opportunities, including education vouchers (BGS) and activation and placement vouchers (AVGS), which support further vocational training or qualifications.