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Specialized pedagogical employee

Providing specialist guidance

You've been working in childcare for a while or are starting work in the sector (for example, as a lateral entrant) through a work placement. Either way, you're eager to develop your skills and obtain your specialized pedagogical professional diploma.

In this program, you'll learn how to challenge and stimulate children's development. You'll learn to carefully consider children's needs and tailor your support accordingly. You'll also learn to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, organize your work effectively, and advise colleagues. The program also focuses on policy and coordination.

Want to know more?

For more information, please contact the Education & Upbringing sector Contact Point via education-upbringing@summaenbedrijf.nl.

You will learn this

In addition to theoretical deepening in various subjects, such as pedagogy, developmental psychology, and didactics, we focus on professionalism and active communication. You'll choose one or more electives during your studies to specialize or broaden your knowledge. You can also participate in the elective program in the evenings. Working with babiesYou will receive a nationally recognized certificate for this. These electives incur additional costs.

More information.

Take advantage of the SLIM training subsidy

As an employer, you can apply for the SLIM training subsidy in 2026 for training personnel.

In a rapidly changing labor market, it's essential for companies to continuously train their employees. This subsidy helps achieve this by covering part of the costs of training, courses, and other learning activities. Want to know what this subsidy can do for you?

Read more about the SLIM training subsidy here.

Costs

The statutory tuition fee for the 2025-2026 school year is €735.

Summa training courses and teaching materials provided by Summa are exempt from VAT. Read more about training costs.

Additional costs

For learning materials/books, you should budget between €200 and €300. There are additional costs for the elective courses baby specials and VVE (national recognition).

Duration

The program lasts three years, and you'll attend school one day a week. Depending on your previous education, work experience, and job opportunities, you can complete the program in two years.

The class day is on Tuesdays from 12.45:20.00 PM to 1:XNUMX PM. You should count on one day per week for self-study. The electives baby specialist en homeowners' association are on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

What can I become with this education?

With your diploma you can continue your studies at a higher professional education program.

Preliminary training

You can only take this training if you work for an accredited training company. If your employer isn't accredited, or if you're unsure whether it is, please contact us. We're happy to help.

For Whom

This course is for educational staff who would like to develop their professional and organizational skills and for lateral entrants.

Take advantage of the SLIM training subsidy

As an employer, you can apply for the SLIM training subsidy in 2026 for training personnel.

In a rapidly changing labor market, it's essential for companies to continuously train their employees. This subsidy helps achieve this by covering part of the costs of training, courses, and other learning activities. Want to know what this subsidy can do for you?

Read more about the SLIM training subsidy here.

Costs

The statutory tuition fee for the 2025-2026 school year is €735.

Summa training courses and teaching materials provided by Summa are exempt from VAT. Read more about training costs.

Additional costs

For learning materials/books, you should budget between €200 and €300. There are additional costs for the elective courses baby specials and VVE (national recognition).

Duration

The program lasts three years, and you'll attend school one day a week. Depending on your previous education, work experience, and job opportunities, you can complete the program in two years.

The class day is on Tuesdays from 12.45:20.00 PM to 1:XNUMX PM. You should count on one day per week for self-study. The electives baby specialist en homeowners' association are on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

What can I become with this education?

With your diploma you can continue your studies at a higher professional education program.

Preliminary training

You can only take this training if you work for an accredited training company. If your employer isn't accredited, or if you're unsure whether it is, please contact us. We're happy to help.

For Whom

This course is for educational staff who would like to develop their professional and organizational skills and for lateral entrants.

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