The child development associate training course in this area introduces you to early childhood education as a profession in the area of birth to 5 years old. You will develop knowledge about child development and appropriate practices. Diverse work contexts, teaching roles, research, and other various conditions will be discussed and reviewed throughout the course. You will examine your reasons for wanting to work with young children, develop a better understanding of the responsibilities and rewards of being a qualified early childhood professional, and expend your awareness of the importance of being an advocate to young children.