Enroll now for course sections starting on the first of the month in September, October, January, and February.
Event Description
Welcome to the registration site for the SEEDS of Learning Educator Certification Course!
Course sections available for enrollment:
September 2025
October 2025
January 2026
February 2026
Access to each section opens on the first day of its respective month. Before enrolling, please review all of the course details and information provided below. Course Goals and Benefits
The SEEDS of Learning Educator Certification Course is an asynchronous, self-paced, 7-module course designed to be completed in 18–22 hours. Participants complete the course over the duration of one year.
The course is designed to prepare and empower educators implementing the SEEDS of Learning for 3- to 5-Year-Olds professional learning framework to help children develop the oral language, emergent literacy, social skills, and self-regulation skills they will need for kindergarten success and beyond.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a digital course badge and certified as a SEEDS of Learning for 3- to 5-Year-Olds Educator and are eligible to enroll in the SEEDS Trainer Certification Course (coming January 2026).
Educator Certification Course Outline (approximately 18–22 hours)
Module 0: Welcome and Overview of the Certification Pathway
Module 1: Foundations of SEEDS
Module 2: Language Comprehension: Oral Language and Vocabulary
Module 3: Language Comprehension: Book and Print Awareness
Module 4: Word Recognition: Alphabet Knowledge
Module 5: Word Recognition: Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Module 6: Putting It All Together
Module 7: Obtaining Your Certification Intended Audience and Requirements
The SEEDS Educator Certification Course is ideal for anyone who teaches or supports SEEDS of Learning for 3- to 5-Year-Olds. The course is appropriate for direct services (educators, tutors, caregivers) or lead services (site leaders, coaches).
Technology Requirements: The course is entirely online. To access the course, you will need a computer and an active internet connection. Please review the Tech Tips for the course. Go Beyond the Course with Collaborative Coach: Add Virtual Coaching for Deeper Impact
The SEEDS of Learning framework is designed to be accompanied by virtual coaching. We recommend that SEEDS of Learning educators partner with a Collaborative Coach while completing their professional learning to ensure the professional learning framework is integrated into daily routines and that they become comfortable using resources to analyze data and make informed decisions about student growth.
Upon concurrent enrollment in Collaborative Coach, educators will receive a year of personalized coaching that includes:
Personalized feedback: Get insights and advice specific to your classroom and teaching goals.
On-demand support: Ask questions, share challenges, and get thoughtful responses—no need to schedule live calls.
Sustained momentum: Coaching keeps you accountable and helps translate theory into action.
Flexibility and Practicality: Perfect for busy educators—fit reflection and growth into your week when it works for you.
Enrollment Deadlines: Registration closes five calendar days before the course section's start date. Sections start on the first of the month.
Course Term: Enrollees have exactly twelve months from the course start date to complete all required modules and earn their Educator Certification and digital badge. Course materials will stay available on the Learning Portal during that time. For example, if the course starts on January 1, 2025, the deadline is January 1, 2026. No extensions will be given after the 12-month period.
Course License: Access is granted to the original participant only as a limited 12-month license and grants that user a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable personal license to access the online course and its content for the user’s personal, non-commercial use only.
Email Addresses: You must use a unique email address for each attendee. Please double-check the email address you submit in the registration form, since we will send critical communications to it. If you don't receive a confirmation email shortly after submitting the registration form, check your spam folder. If you can't locate the confirmation email, email us at onlinecourses@collaborativeclassroom.org so we can ensure you are enrolled correctly.
Primary and Attendee Contacts: The registration system accepts different "primary" and "attendee" contacts, allowing for enrollment on behalf of others. The primary contact listed on the registration will receive email communications related to billing and payments and will be considered the point of contact/responsible party for the registration group. Attendees will only receive email communications with their course registration details. Requests for changes in enrollment or transfers must be made in writing by the primary contact identified on the group registration (see more details below about changes and transfers).
Payment Options: Register online using a credit card or e-check (ACH) or upload a purchase order (PO), and we will send an invoice to the primary contact on the registration. If you are using a PO, please have the number ready and/or an electronic copy to upload during registration. Invoices will be emailed to the primary contact listed on the registration before the end of the first month of the course term. Those registering by credit card or e-check will receive immediate payment receipts.
Pre-Payments: If you've already pre-paid for the course, please register using the package labeled "pre-paid." Please have your order number and payment confirmation details ready to input in the registration form.
Corrections and Changes to Enrollment Information: Primary contacts may request to change the name and/or contact information for the attendee before the section start date. Requests must be received in writing 7 calendar days prior to the section start date. Please email your request to onlinecourses@collaborativeclassroom.org.
Section Transfers: Primary contacts mayrequest a one-time attendee transfer to a future available section within the same calendar year. A one-time section transfer request must be received in writing 7 calendar days prior to the section start date. Please email your request to onlinecourses@collaborativeclassroom.org.
Refund Policy: A full refund can be requested 30 calendar days or more prior to the course section start date. Refund requests must be made in writing to onlinecourses@collaborativeclassroom.org.Refund requests must be made by the primary contact attached to the registration group. There are no exceptions.
Questions and Support: Please email onlinecourses@collaborativeclassroom.org.
