Learners will refine their practice as they establish a mentorship relationship with a novice Early Childhood Educator in their workplace. This course focuses on the processes of mentoring and coaching and the role of collaboration in an Early Learning and Child Care setting. Note: We recommend that students have a minimum of an Early Childhood Education diploma.Students who successfully complete this micro-credential are awarded with a digital badge in Introduction to Mentoring and Coaching in Early Childhood Education.Students who successfully complete the following four micro-credentials are awarded an overall digital badge in Mentorship in Early Childhood Education:ECED-9010 Introduction to Mentoring and Coaching in Early Childhood EducationECED-9011 The Feedback Loop: Communication in the Mentoring RelationshipECED-9012 Planning for Individualized Professional DevelopmentECED-9013 Career Planning for Early Childhood Educators