LEADING PRESCHOOL IN FINNISH WAY

Online Course

Leading Preschool in Finnish Way

Learn how to lead a preschool using research-based Finnish practices that improve teacher quality, strengthen play-based learning, support children’s wellbeing, and build parent confidence. This online course is designed for leaders who want practical strategies they can implement immediately in their own preschool setting.

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FAQ

"Excellence in early childhood leadership isn't one big overhaul - it's brain-informed teaching, well-run classrooms, and administration that quietly works."

What is the course about?

Great preschools don't succeed by chance they succeed with the right leadership, teaching approach, and systems.

Leading Preschool the Finnish Way shows you how to build a preschool that children love, parents trust, and teachers enjoy being part of.

Inspired by Finland's world-renowned Early Childhood Education (ECE) system, this course goes beyond theory. You'll learn practical strategies you can implement immediately to improve your school's learning environment, strengthen your teaching team, and manage your preschool with confidence.

By the end of the course, participants will have a clear leadership framework for improving classroom practice, supporting teachers, and creating a more engaging and child-centered preschool environment. can implement immediately to improve your school's learning environment, strengthen your teaching team, and manage your preschool with confidence.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

Create engaging, child-centered learning experiences that help children thrive.
Build a confident, motivated, and high-performing teaching team.
Improve classroom management and daily school operations.
Apply proven Finnish ECE practices in a way that fits your own preschool-no matter where you're located.
Lead your preschool with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Coach teachers to implement meaningful play-based learning rather than activity-driven instruction.
Create routines and environments that support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Develop an action plan for improving your own preschool’s learning culture and leadership practices.

Whether you're starting a new preschool or looking to take your existing school to the next level, this course provides practical tools, proven strategies, and internationally respected best practices to help you create lasting impact.

Curriculum

An eight-module path, start to finish

Each module builds progressively on the previous one, allowing participants to develop their knowledge step by step.

5 lessons - Orientation

What is this course & who should attend?
Introduction & learning objectives - masterclass course plan
Trainer's profile
Knowledge check - challenges in kindergarten/preschool
Course overview

You will earn how to create a child-centred preschool culture that improves teaching quality, wellbeing, and learning engagement.

11 lessons - Classroom practice

Symbol of unity - circle time
Impact of circle time
Enhancing circle time: multi-sensory, active, engaging learning
Benefits and goals of circle time
Mastering your circle time - part 1
Mastering your circle time - part 2
Mastering your circle time - part 3
Mastering your circle time - part 4
Elements of circle time: creating meaningful learning experiences
Hybrid circle time: tips & techniques
Creating your own circle time plan

Learn how to make circle time more interactive, inclusive, and effective for communication, self-regulation, and participation.

7 lessons - Community & wellbeing

Introduction
Chapter 1 - building parent relationships & community
Chapter 2 - technical tips for hybrid teaching
Chapter 3 - celebrating students
Chapter 4 - self-care and well-being
Chapter 5 - tips for hybrid teaching
Assignment: strategic hybrid learning plan

Develop flexible teaching approaches that keep children engaged across in-person, blended, and digital learning environments.

8 lessons - Operations

Effective administrative management
Leading preschool the Finnish way — administrative excellence
Nurturing excellence through administrative practices
Lesson 1 - enrolment procedures
Lesson 2 - record-keeping
Lesson 3 - communication with parents
Lesson 4 - financial management
Assignment: real-life scenarios in kindergarten administration

Organize planning, documentation, communication, and daily operations more efficiently so you can focus on educational leadership.

5 lessons - Capstone

Setting the stage: foundations for a successful academic year
Designing an engaging academic year: applying ePedagogy strategies
Tips for completing the academic year plan assignment
Final assignment
Final assignment - video feedback about the course

Explore the principles behind high-quality Finnish early childhood education and adapt them to your own school context.

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Lesson

8

Modules

Self-Paced

No deadlines

100% Online

Access from anywhere

Certificate

Issued by CCE Finland

Unlike general online content, this course provides a structured Finnish leadership framework, guided learning progression, and practical tools that can be applied directly in your preschool.