SUMMIT TRAINING SPECIALISTS

Child Care and Safety Training

Choose from a variety of online training topics and face-to-face sessions. All staff Trainers are Bright From the Start (Georgia) and Red Cross Certified Instructors.

Training for Trainers

The Training for Trainers track consists of three courses designed to challenge the mind and unlock your strengths as a Trainer.
Trainer I is 40 hours which includes an introduction to Adult Learning for Beginner Level Trainers.
Trainer II is a 20 hour course for Intermediate level trainers that introduces the concept of multi-level courses that challenge the learner to higher order thinking.
Trainer III is also 20 hours and discusses how to create Advanced level classes for participants who have been involved in the child care field for multiple years.
Online classes are self-paced and ready to begin today! To register for an online session, click HERE.
Explore the Webinar tab to see the schedule for our Training for Trainers webinars!

CPR and First Aid

CPR and First Aid classes have not resumed in person, however, we are able to schedule a trainer at your facility for 15 or more participants. Sessions can be arranged in person or via ZOOM conferences.
To schedule a class at your center, contact us today!
Train your own staff by becoming a Red Cross CPR and First Aid Trainer for Lay Responders. Take our Red Cross training class March 4-5, 2021 8:30 - 3:30 at the Effingham County YMCA in Rincon, Georgia.
For more information, click HERE.

40 Hour Director

Ready to open a new child care center? Need another credential to boost your Quality Rated portfolio score? Take one of our 40 Hour Director courses today!
This comprehensive class teaches the basics of the Georgia Licensing Rules and Regulations, reviews the Applicant's Guide to Licensing and reviews budgeting, marketing and health and safety aspects of running a child care center.
The self-paced, online course is completed all online and the activities completed are those required to submit for a license to the state. Feedback is given to ensure a smooth licensing process. To register for an online session, click HERE.
Check out our new 40 Hour Director Webinar series by visiting the Webinar Tab.
A schedule for our in-person sessions will be available in early 2021.

Babysitting Certification

Our world class Trainers offer the Red Cross Babysitter's Certification twice a year for youth ages 11-16. This class introduces child development concepts, talks about babysitting as a business and basic care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. CPR and First Aid is also offered for those who are not already certified.
Click HERE for more information.

Fire Safety Webinar

The 5-hour Fire Safety training will be held on Saturday, March 6th from 8:30am - 11:30am online as an interactive webinar! Join the session today by registering for single or group admission. Click HERE for more information.

Training Resources

State Approved Trainers can access our Trainer Resources page to choose from Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced level courses that are state approved and ready to be gifted today!
Choose from 2, 4 or 6 hour class packages and have the digital course materials emailed to you within 24 hours.
Each course package consists of a digital download of the course training plan, course resources, and support materials as well as the teaching rights for 2 years. To purchase the course package, you must have a valid Georgia Trainer Code and the corresponding designation for the course requested. The training typically takes 10 days for secondary approval.

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