Early Childhood Development is an entry-level qualification for those who want to enter the field of education, training and development, specifically within the sub-field of Early Childhood Development (ECD). This qualification is aimed at people already working within the ECD field, but without formal recognition or qualification or those who would like to take ECD as a profession. This qualification will enable recipients to facilitate the all-round development of young children in a manner that is sensitive to culture and individual needs (including special needs), and enable them to provide quality early childhood development services for children in a variety of contexts, including community-based services, ECD centres, at home and in institutions.