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Business Education
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Business Education Program
Taking
business courses online saves time and money and gives you the opportunity to
learn at your own pace.
Browse the wide range of courses available and develop that competitive edge you need for continued success.
Education for Success!
Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC
Providing training opportunities since 1996.
Tel: (360) 602-0960
E-mail: studentservices@starstraining.org
About Us
Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC
In the beginning, Successful Solutions was a team of
early childhood educators passionate about quality early learning
environments. Many years before
public policy started recognizing the importance of educational practice in
child care, our philosophy was established; young minds and bodies grow and
learn best through individualized care.
Our team leaders have worked diligently for over 20 years to model
unconditional acceptance and logical guidance techniques.
The Growing Years:
Over the years, we have provided educational services
in numerous arenas, including home education, national conference, staff
training, and independent advising services.
In 2006, the Successful Solutions online education system was
launched.
Where we're going:
Successful Solutions Professional Development offers respected high quality education at reasonable prices. We are a leading online training organization, offering the most comprehensive student support available in a web based learning environment. Our online education has recently expanded to include opportunities for adult high school students, business professionals, college students, homeschooling youth and nannies. We continue to educate child care center directors, staff, preschool teachers, and family child care providers across the nation.
Meet Our Team Leaders
| Education Supervisor: Genie Skinner | |
| Student Enrollment: Jennifer Iverson | |
| Advanced STARS Educator and CDA Advisor: Claudette Lindquist | |
| Quality Assurance: Alison Moran | |
| Student Records: Chris Skinner | |
| Student Records: Anneliese Lenzo | |
| Student Records: Melissa Iverson | |
| Contract Trainer: Lisa Sandige | |
| CEU Curriculum Technical Support: Smart Horizons 1-800-261-6248 | |
| Career Online High School: Student Support Staff 1-855-777-4263 |
Our Online Education Services
Meet Your Training Needs with Online Courses from Successful Solutions Professional Development!
Online Career High School
Earn an 18-credit high school diploma, as well as complete course work for a career certificate in one of the following fields:
- healthcare
- childcare and education
- transportation services
- homeland security
- protection services
- office management
Visit the Career Online High School Website at: www.highschoolsolutions.org
Business Education Program
Follow the road to success!
Looking for an Online Business Course? We offer courses in business management, customer service, computer skills, financial planning, self-management, interviewing techniques and much more.
Taking business courses online saves time and money and gives you the opportunity to learn at your own pace. Browse the wide range of courses available and develop that competitive edge you need for continued success.
Visit the Business Education Program
Time to Sign with Children
Many children become
frustrated when they cannot communicate their
needs or wants. Even infants can understand
what you are saying and have needs they would
like to communicate back to you. You can help
if you teach them sign language.
Techniques for teaching sign language and how children play and learn are discussed. Various age-appropriate signs and handshapes including, the alphabet and numbers, commons signs, and advanced signs are described, illustrated, demonstrated, and detailed.
Time to Sign with Children earns CEU credit, and Washington students may request STARS credit.
Visit the Time to Sign with Children Website
Child Development Associate Credential Training
The CDA, your key to success! The self-paced format and 24/7 accessibility allow students to maintain a family-work balance, while still continuing their education. You can learn quickly and conveniently with no classroom instructional time needed.
Earn a nationally recognized credential, which is exactly what you need to advance your career in the early childhood field. Our online CDA training is a fully automated training system brought to you in partnership with Smart Horizons.
Our CDA training program meets the educational requirements to apply for a National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). The tuition to enroll in the CDA training program is $399. The tuition for the payment plan is based on a per module fee. The CDA Training program includes the 120 hours of training required to apply for a CDA; as well as resources and tutorials to assist you with the remaining CDA process.
Visit the CDA Training
Program Website
Washington STARS Training
Much More Than STARS!
We offer one of the best and most comprehensive early childhood education programs available today, meeting the training needs of child care professionals across the country.Visit the Washington STARS Home Page
Learning Zone Nutrition Education
Our nutrition training program was development by Learning Zone Express, and offered in partnership with Smart Horizons. These courses are easy to navigate, and beneficial for all ages. Tons of useful information, presented in a way that entices you to make healthy food choices for yourself and your family. Learning Zone courses earn CEU credit, and Washington students may request STARS credit.
Find us on
U.S Department of Health and Human Services:
National Child Care Information and Technical
Assistance Center (NCCIC)
We are listed under Washington State and
National training organizations. * The NCCIC website went offline in 2012
and we have not been informed when their site will be back up.
Smart Horizons has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1780 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500 McLean, VA 22102
CEU courses provided in partnership with Smart
Horizons.
Online CEU Courses provided by
Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC in partnership with Smart Horizons
