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Become a Qualified Childcare Educator Online
Nationally recognised training designed for busy Australians. Study online, learn at your own pace, and start from around $80 per month with ZIP.
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Study Around Your Life, Not The Other Way Around
You already know you love helping children learn, grow, and thrive.
The challenge is finding a pathway that actually fits around real life. Work. Kids. Shift schedules. Family commitments.
That’s why MCIE’s online Early Childhood courses are designed for flexibility first.
Study when it suits you. Pause and return anytime. Learn from home without needing to travel to campus.
Whether you're starting a brand-new career or taking the next step professionally, MCIE helps you get qualified with the support you need along the way.
Choose The Qualification That Fits Your Future
Explore nationally recognised courses designed to help you start or progress your career in Early Childhood and Education Support.
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Start your career in childcare with the qualification many employers look for when hiring entry-level educators.
Career outcomes:- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Nanny
- Playgroup Supervisor
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Designed for those wanting to move into leadership, programming, and centre management roles.
Career outcomes:- Centre Manager
- Educational Leader
- Child Development Worker
- Lead Educator
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Support children in school environments, including students who require additional learning support.
Career outcomes:- Teacher Aide
- Education Assistant
- School Age Care Assistant
- Education Support Worker
Why Students Choose Online Study With MCIE
How It Works
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Submit your details and let us know which course you’re interested in.
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Get help with eligibility, payment plans, course structure, and study options.
Enrol and start online
Begin your study journey with flexible online access and trainer support.
Flexible Payment Options Available
Flexible payment plans are available through ZIP, with options starting from around $80 per month.
This means you can start studying now without needing to pay everything upfront.
“Having to juggle work, family, my kids’ sports commitments and study has been challenging, but the support from my trainer made all the difference. I’m now only a couple of months away from graduating.”
Maria PalaviDiploma of Early Childhood Education & Care Student
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In 2026 become a qualified Childcare Educator
Whether you are at home, in between shifts, or balancing family life, online learning gives you the freedom to shape your learning around your world! Whether you’re starting out or upskilling, our flexible programs are designed to work around you.
Study now and pay later with ZIP
✅ Accredited training – Gain in-demand qualifications in Early Childhood and Education Support
✅ Learn from anywhere – No need to travel or relocate - study on YOUR terms
✅ Learn your way – Pause, rewind, and revisit course content anytime
✅ Flexible payment plans – Study for about $80 per month with ZIP MONEY*
Available courses
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - Online
Fulfil your dream of inspiring and supporting the holistic learning and development of children in their important early years. Work under direct supervision or autonomously at an early childhood education centre.
You could become...
Early Childhood Educator
Family Day Care Educator
Nanny
Playgroup Supervisor
Easy weekly repayments with
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Online
This course builds on your leadership skills and ability to design and implement a curriculum within an early childhood education centre and care service, and how to effectively supervise staff. Includes 240 hours of practical placement in a Child Care Centre.
You could become...
Child Development Worker
Centre Manager (ECEC)
Educational Leader
Early Childhood Educator
Easy weekly repayments with
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support – Online
Enhance your job prospects, by completing the CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, where you will be qualified to work with children with additional needs.
You could become...
Teacher Aide
Education Support staff
Education Assistant
School Age Care Assistant
Educator
Easy weekly repayments with
Flexible Learning
We work with you to achieve your dream qualification. We're committed to promoting a culture of learning and achievement with flexible learning options.
Dedicated Support
We provide you with support every step of the way to ensure you have the best possible learning experience online & graduate smoothly!
Experienced Trainers
At MCIE we employ only experienced, qualified and dedicated trainers committed to helping you achieve your goals.
FLEXIBLE PAYMENTS
What is the cost to study?
You can enrol for a payment plan, and easily pay off your qualification
from
$80
per month with ZIP
Our teacher Andila is very understanding, supportive and is very good at teaching and explaining everything to us in a way where we can understand it, as we are a multi-cultural class. Having to juggle your work, family and my kids sports commitments and then on top of that my studies is hard. My teacher is the ultimate saviour to where l am at now and to be finished and qualified in a couple of months. This will be a class I will never forget.
MARIA PALAVI,
Diploma of Early Childhood
Education & Care
Start your career in Early Childhood Education
Take the next step in your career with a trusted training provider and a leading education recruiter by your side.
Qualifications awarded by MCIE provide students advanced standing with higher education programs at a number of Australian universities. To find out more about what an MCIE qualification can do for you, explore our courses here (local and international).
