Arabian Child is proud to partner with McCormick Institute for Early Childhood to offer the TOT Program for the Aim4Excellence National Director Credential! 🌍
🌟 Train-the-Trainer Program for Aim4Excellence™ National Director Credential
Become a Certified Facilitator & Scorer
Offered in Partnership with McCormick Institute for Early Childhood, National Louis University (USA)
Arabian Child, in collaboration with the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University (USA), is now enrolling senior professionals for the Train-the-Trainer (ToT) Program for the Aim4Excellence™ National Director Credential.
This specialized certification pathway prepares experienced early years leaders to deliver and assess the Aim4Excellence™ credential across the GCC. Participants will gain the authority to facilitate modules, evaluate learner evidence, and represent the credential regionally.
💬 Why Join?
This is your opportunity to:
✔️Position yourself as a recognized leader in ECE professional development.
✔️Contribute to elevating ECE leadership standards in the GCC.
✔️Gain international recognition while delivering regionally endorsed training.
Only the top trainers will be selected based on qualifications, experience, and regional demand.
💼 Program Structure & Details
Start Date: August 1, 2025
End Date: April 2026
Format: Online cohort with live and self-paced components
🧠 What You’ll Learn
Through nine structured modules, you’ll master how to:
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Deliver Aim4Excellence™ content with pedagogical integrity
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Score learner assignments using EOL (Evidence of Learning) rubrics
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Support learners across cultural contexts
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Facilitate discussions and guide directors in leadership development
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Maintain quality and consistency aligned with U.S. standards
You’ll complete reflection exercises, assessments, and facilitation simulations to validate your readiness.
🎯 Who Is This Course For?
This program is designed for senior-level professionals, including:
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Early childhood master trainers and consultants
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Center directors and superintendents
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Former school principals or academic deans
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Accreditation and QA specialists
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CACHE Level 5, MA, or PhD holders in education
Participants must have proven expertise in leadership, training, or quality assurance.
🎓 Upon Successful Completion, You Will Receive:
✅ The Aim4Excellence™ National (U.S.A.) Director Credential, issued by the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University.
✅ Scorer Approval to facilitate the program regionally, including the ability to score individual learner evidence of learning (EOL).
✅ Official Attestation from KHDA (UAE) or TVTC (KSA).
✅ Access to an exclusive trainer community and annual continuing development.
✅ Priority in regional training delivery contracts and consulting opportunities.
✅ Opportunity to renew your Aim4Excellence™ National (U.S.A.) Director Credential every five years.
📚 Course Topics Include:
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Leading the Way
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Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff
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Promoting Peak Performance
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Managing Program Operations
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Building a Sound Business Strategy
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Planning Indoor and Outdoor Environments
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Supporting Children’s Development and Learning
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Partnering with Families
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Evaluating Program Quality
👩🏼🏫Training Facilitator
AIM4Excellence™ specialist McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership will be Dr. Jane Humphries, Ed.D
💡 How You’ll Learn
The program is delivered through a modern online platform with:
🎥 Video content
📖 Readings and reflections
🧩 Interactive tasks and quizzes
📊 Final evaluation to confirm mastery
Most learners complete the program in 4-6 months — but you set your own pace.
🏫 About McCormick
The McCormick Institute for Early Childhood, at National Louis University (Chicago, USA), provides dynamic, learner-centered professional learning, technical assistance, coaching, and assessment services. They conduct relevant, applied research and program evaluation that actively engages communities, advocates, and policymakers to ensure professionals in this essential field are well-prepared, supported, and equipped with the tools they need to succeed.
💰 Affordable tuition
📱 Mobile-friendly platform
🎯 Skills-driven content
🙌 Full learner support
💬 What Graduates Say
“The Aim4Excellence TOT experience gave me the confidence and tools to mentor other leaders. It’s not just a course—it’s a leadership transformation.” F.H., TOT Graduate & Center Director
“Being part of the TOT program elevated my ability to train others with clarity and purpose. The content is powerful, and the support from the McCormick team was outstanding.”K.A., Early Years Consultant & TOT Certified Trainer
Ready to train the next generation of ECE directors?
✅ Earn your certification as an Aim4Excellence™ facilitator and bring internationally recognized leadership training to your region. — fully online, fully supported. Affordable. Globally respected.