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Become a PEKiP® group leader!

PEKiP group leaders work in the fields of parent and family education as well as in various areas of early childhood, such as daycare centers, family centers, and their own facilities.

The certification training for PEKiP group leaders is designed as advanced professional development for social and educational professionals. It is intended for social educators, social workers, early childhood educators, special education teachers with a diploma or bachelor’s/master’s degree, educators, and pedagogical professionals with practical experience in the under-three (U3) sector, family education, or early intervention services.

Through this professional training, you will specialize in early childhood parent education and learn to lead a PEKiP® group according to its methods, standards, and setting.

Dates, course locations, and registration materials

Training Program Overview

Part 1 – PEKiP Basic Course

The basic course consists of 100 hours of in-person sessions, usually spread over 6 to 9 months, along with approximately 50 hours of self-study.

The course sessions typically take place during weekend blocks, with the following schedule: Fridays from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

During the basic course, participants will learn the theory, methodology, and didactics of the Prager Parent-Child Program (PEKiP). They will integrate their experiences, skills, and knowledge from their social-pedagogical background with the requirements of leading a PEKiP group.

Key topics covered in the course include:

PEKiP play and movement stimuli in the first year of life
Developmental psychology fundamentals for the first year of life
Pedagogical action in an adult-child group
Promoting learning processes in both adults and children within a group

Part 2 – PEKiP Practical Reflection

The basic course is followed by the PEKiP practical phase and practical reflection, totaling 25 hours over approximately 9 months.

During this phase, participants lead their own PEKiP groups and are supported by a PEKiP trainer in small groups (5 meetings).

PEKiP Certificate

After successfully completing the training (basic course and practical reflection), participants will receive the PEKiP certificate.

By signing the usage agreement, certified PEKiP group leaders are authorized to use the legally protected brand name "PEKiP" and the PEKiP association logo free of charge for advertising their PEKiP group activities.

Fees

PEKiP Basic Course: € 1,750.00
PEKiP Practical Reflection: € 1,250.00

Participants will receive course materials and access to the media portal for PEKiP promotional materials. PEKiP group leaders can also advertise their PEKiP groups for free on the PEKiP e.V. website.

Dates, Course Locations, and Registration

Training Locations

The PEKiP Certificate Training is offered in Germany, digitally, and occasionally in Switzerland, Austria and online. The training locations are listed geographically from north to south. By clicking on the training location, you will be directed to the course dates and registration details.

We accept education vouchers and premium coupons:
The federal program "Bildungsprämie" is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the European Social Fund.

If you have any questions about the PEKiP training, please call us at 0202-25131390 or email us at info@pekip.de.

You can reach us by phone during our office hours:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Contact Persons:
Anna Ruppelt - Managing Director
Nadine Fliegner - Head of Training Department

Dates and Registration

Legal Information, Right of Withdrawal, and Information on EU Online Dispute Resolution

By completing and submitting the registration form, your registration is binding. A confirmation and acceptance will be sent by PEKiP e.V. via email within the next business days.

The data will be stored by PEKiP e.V. for the duration of the training and beyond. At any time, you may request access to the data or its deletion after the completion of the training.

If there are errors in the form upon submission, they can be communicated and corrected at any time by emailing info@pekip.de.

The training will be conducted in German.

The legally required Right of Withdrawal information can be found here:

Right of Withdrawal

The European Union platform for online dispute resolution is available at the following address:

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

Our email address: info@pekip.de

Note: We are neither obligated nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.