Corning Community College

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.