Leadership Series: The Pillars of Leadership (POLP)
Leadership Series: The Pillars of Leadership (POLP)
About Course
This course will provide leaders in the early childhood centres (lead to centre leader roles) with a definition for leadership and the key areas that leaders should focus on. It provides the learners with a knowledge of core theories underpinning leadership and also equips them with an understanding of the key elements essential for effective centre leadership. It discusses the importance of building quality relationships and examines areas critical for the building of capacity within an organisation.
This course serves as a pre-requisite course to other Leadership Series courses.
Note: This course will be conducted face-to-face.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- agree on a definition for leadership;
- explain the key areas that leaders should focus on;
- discuss the importance of building quality relationships;
- establish some personality traits and beliefs systems that affect the way leaders lead and motivate;
- examine how values impact decision-making;
- discuss the concept of capacity building;
- enact some practices that will help build the capacity for learning; and
- practise the art of listening.
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Entry Requirements
This course is for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Have completed an ECDA-recognised certificate or diploma in early childhood care and education.
- Be ECDA-certified as an L2 teacher.
- Currently employed in a childcare centre registered or licensed with ECDA.
Fees Payable
Download the 2024 course fees table below.
Note: The course fee shown is an estimate only. Course fees payable are subject to revision, funding eligibility and approval. Please contact us for details on course fees.
Course Schedule
Please note:
- Course schedule and venue are subject to changes. NIEC reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.
- Classes will only commence if the minimum class size is met. A confirmation email will be sent to you at least 3 weeks before course commencement.
Have questions? Connect with us!
Tan Chu Yun
Email: tan_chu_yun@niec.edu.sg
