Open and Distance Learning Council (odlc)
CERTIFIED PROGRAMMES – ECCE (Duration: 6 Months)
Eligibility Criteria :
✅ Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass or equivalent
✅ Minimum Age: 14 Years
✅ Students appearing in 10th are eligible
✅ No prior technical background required
✅ No upper age limit
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (ECCE)
About The Programme
The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) programmes offered by ODLC are designed to prepare learners for professional roles in preschool education, early learning facilitation, and academic leadership in early childhood settings. These programmes follow an academic, subject-based framework, aligned with nationally accepted educational practices and internationally understood early childhood education standards.
Level 1
CERTIFICATION IN ECCE
FOUNDATION LEVEL – Entry into Early Childhood Education
Duration
6 months – 1 year
Eligibility
✅ Minimum 10th Pass or equivalent
✅ Candidates appearing in 10th may also apply
Level – 1
Certificate in ECCE
FOUNDATION LEVEL – Entry into Early Childhood Education
Duration – 6 months to 1 year
Eligibility
- Minimum 10th Pass or equivalent
- Candidates appearing in 10th may also apply
Level 1
CERTIFICATION IN ECCE
FOUNDATION LEVEL – Entry into Early Childhood Education
Duration
6 months – 1 year
Eligibility
✅ Minimum 10th Pass or equivalent
✅ Candidates appearing in 10th may also apply
Subject Structure
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Module No.
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Subject Code
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Subject Title
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|---|---|---|
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1
|
501
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Introduction to Early Childhood Care & Education
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2
|
502
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Child Growth & Development (0–6 Years)
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3
|
503
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Basics of Child Psychology
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4
|
504
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Health, Nutrition & Child Safety
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5
|
505
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Learning Through Play & Activities
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6
|
506
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Early Language & Communication Skills
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|
7
|
507
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Creative Arts, Music & Movement
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8
|
508
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Observation & Record Keeping in ECCE
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|
9
|
509
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Practical Activities in Early Childhood Settings
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