Develop the skills and confidence needed to pass the Child Life Certification Exam.  

  • Learn to harness individual strengths while supporting challenges through communal learning and shared materials.
  • Receive resources, tips sheets, and study strategies that enhance learning and retention. 
  • Build confidence through online weekly chats practicing test taking skills with experienced instructors.  

The online Child Life Certification Exam Preparation course is offered three times a year for your convenience.

2026 SESSIONS

Session A Class dates January 18 - February 28, 2026

Session B Class dates June 1 - July 11, 2026

Session C Class dates September 27 - November 7, 2026


Child Life Certification Exam Prep Session A (2026)

Child Life Certification Exam Preparation

This 6 week online course taught by 2 certified child life specialists will prepare participants for the child life certification exam. Through assignments, weekly chats, and forum discussions, participants will review content in the three areas of Assessment, Intervention, and Professional Responsibility, create study tools, develop test-taking strategies, and learn effective anxiety-reducing techniques.

Session A 2026 Class dates January 18 - February 28

Administrator: Genevieve Lowry

Child Life Certification Exam Prep Session B (2026)

Child Life Certification Exam Preparation

This 6 week online course taught by 2 certified child life specialists will prepare participants for the child life certification exam. Through assignments, weekly chats, and forum discussions, participants will review content in the three areas of Assessment, Intervention, and Professional Responsibility, create study tools, develop test-taking strategies, and learn effective anxiety-reducing techniques.

Session B 2026 Class dates June 1 - July 11

Administrator & Teacher: Genevieve Lowry

Child Life Certification Exam Prep Session C (2026)

Child Life Certification Exam Preparation

This 6-week online course taught by 2 certified child life specialists will prepare participants for taking the child life certification exam. Through assignments, weekly chats, and forum discussions participants will review content in the three areas of Assessment, Intervention, and Professional Responsibility, create study tools, develop test-taking strategies, as well as learn effective anxiety-reducing techniques.

Session C 2026 Class dates September 27 - November 7

Administrator & Teacher: Genevieve Lowry