
Microcredential in
Teaching Assistant: Professional Certification Preparation Part 1
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

Corning Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
10.1 CEUs
Continuing education units
$800.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Take your career to the next level with this Teaching Assistant: Professional Certification Preparation Part 1 microcredential! The first in a two-microcredential series, this microcredential focuses on the coursework necessary to prepare you for the NYS Level II Teaching Assistant certification. Distinguished professors, with decades of experience, will guide you in working with children from diverse backgrounds, including those with special needs. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to explore the next step in the series with the Teacher Assistant Level Part 2 microcredential linked below.
An online microcredential from Corning Community College (10.1 CEUs). Registration is completed with Corning Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Teaching Assistant: Professional Certification Preparation Part 1 Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Teaching
Adolescent Psychology
Behavioral Disorders
Crisis Intervention
Developmental Psychology
Early Childhood Education
Problem Solving
Psychology
Special Education
Career outlook
Related occupations: Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional
Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
Workforce Development Grant (Grant)
State workforce grant for non-credit training in high-need fields.
Who qualifies: New York State residents 18 and older.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.