Online Graduate Certificate in Preschool Building Blocks of Brilliance: Excel in Early Childhood

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100% online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total

Equip Preschoolers for Future Success with a Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education Online

Do you love working with young children? Are you looking to hone your skills in early childhood education? Do you want to take your teaching career to the next level?

If so, Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Preschool is for you! This online program is designed to help you become a more effective preschool teacher or administrator. You’ll learn how to set young children up for future academic success while fostering their curiosity, creativity, and love of learning.

Partner with us and prepare to make a difference in the lives of your students.

Liberty maintains strict compliance with all licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Not a Virginia resident? We want to help find the best program for you! To view educational requirements and whether a specific program aligns with the licensure requirements for your state, please review our licensure/certification requirements webpage.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.


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What Sets Us Apart?

  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Our online preschool certificate is an excellent alternative to a full-length master’s degree, allowing you to gain new skills while saving time and money! And, if you later decide to further your education, credits from this program can be applied toward our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education degree.

We’re committed to helping you achieve your academic goals without putting your life on hold. This program is available 100% online, and the classes have no set login times. You can complete your coursework whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you — even from the comfort of your home!

Liberty has been a pioneer in distance education since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has not. At Liberty, you’ll learn how to approach education from a biblical perspective and live out ethical principles in your career.


In this program, you’ll learn about the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development of young children. Our seasoned faculty can help equip you to meet the needs of preschoolers and develop teaching strategies that help them thrive.

Our Graduate Certificate in Preschool will build on your previous teaching experience, allowing you to receive specialized training in early childhood education. You’ll explore how to serve children with a broad range of developmental levels, interests, and cultural backgrounds. Additionally, you’ll learn how to incorporate exploration and play into the preschool classroom.

Liberty’s preschool certificate can also equip you to design lesson plans and develop a curriculum that prepares children for elementary school. Join us and learn how to help young students reach important milestones and prepare for future success.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

Graduate Full Time $565/Credit
Graduate Part Time $615/Credit
Military Graduate $275/Credit

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.


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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

*Not applicable to certificates.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.