Workshops & Training
COVID-19 Update
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, all our in-person workshops and courses are postponed.
People who have registered will remain enrolled at this time.
We now have a range of virtual professional development opportunities and have rescheduled some workshops. Please check out our calendar below!
If you have previously registered for an in-person workshop or course, we will contact you via the email address provided during registration with any updates. If a workshop or course cannot proceed, full refunds will be issued to registrants.
If you have any questions, please email pro-d@wstcoast.org.
Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators
Westcoast workshops and courses support the implementation of the BC Early Learning Framework, Schedule G of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation and the Early Childhood Educators of BC Code of Ethics.
Our workshops count towards the 40 hours needed to renew an ECE certificate to practice.
Westcoast is a member of the Vancouver Early Years Partnership.
Search upcoming professional development opportunities from all members of VEYP.
For Child Care First Aid courses, register with Karen Clark through The Vital Link.
Customized training and workshops are available. Find out more below.
Please note: We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. Please make childcare arrangements.
Please note: We are unable to accomodate children during workshops. Please make alternative arrangements.
Customized Professional Development Services
Workshops & Training Created Specifically For Your Organisation
In addition to our regular workshops and courses Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre offers workshops customized to your particular requirements on a wide range of topics for:
- Parents
- Early Learning and Child Care Professionals
- Others working with young children and their families
During COVID-19 a reduced range of online Customized Professional Development options may be available. Please use the training inquiry form and we will get back to you about whether we can meet your specific requirements at this time.
For further information personalized to your requirements please fill out the training inquiry form or please contact Vesna Krcmar at 604-709-5661 ext 279 if you have any questions.
Are you a facilitator offering training in Early Learning and Child Care?
We welcome proposals for training workshops on a wide range of topics for:
- Parents
- Early Learning and Child Care Professionals
- Others working with young children and their families
For further information please fill out the facilitator workshop proposal form or please contact Nora Mejia at 604-709-5661 ext 245 if you have any questions.
