What are the advantages of playgroup leader courses?

Training to become a playgroup leader is suitable for anyone who enjoys looking after young children and would like to provide them with competent support and appropriate development.

 
The most important advantages are

1. No specific prior knowledge is usually required to train as a playgroup leader.
2. The courses are just as suitable for career changers as for childminders, grandparents and other people who regularly look after small children.
3. The course can be completed alongside work or family life and lasts approximately one year.
4. In the course you will learn a lot about the development of small children, their behavior and their needs - which is also very useful outside of the playgroup.
5. Some providers allow you to specialize, e.g. in leading forest playgroups.
6. Some training courses are recognized by the professional association of playgroup leaders SSLV.
7. During the training you will get to know other interested and like-minded people and can support each other in setting up a group.
8. You can find courses to become a playgroup leader in most regions of German-speaking Switzerland.
9. The courses open up career opportunities that allow you to do socially relevant work even on a part-time basis.
10. Thanks to the high level of practical relevance and many practical exercises, you will gain more confidence in dealing with children.

Provider of courses "Playgroup leader (certified)"