Credentialing Vocabulary: From Diploma to Registration

Lesson 1 of 6 in RECE / CECE / Provincial Licensure Pathway · 25 minutes

Learn the twelve key words that describe the path from internationally trained educator to a fully registered Canadian early childhood educator. The vocabulary of credentialing is precise — 'credential,' 'registration,' 'protected title,' 'equivalency,' 'professional college,' 'continuing professional learning,' 'good standing.' Each one has a specific meaning. Knowing the words is the first step to navigating the path.

What you'll learn

• Recognize and use twelve credentialing and licensure terms
• Distinguish 'diploma' from 'registration' from 'protected title'
• Use 'equivalency assessment' correctly when describing the path for internationally trained educators
• Identify the role of a provincial professional college (e.g., CECE in Ontario)
• Read job postings that mention specific credential requirements