Here are the applications for Northern Lights Certificates and Credentials.
The Vermont Child Development Division gives a Professional Recognition Bonus for certificates and credentials achieved by qualified and eligible professionals. Complete this W9 form to submit with your application if you are eligible for a Recognition Bonus.
Details about each of these certificates and about the bonuses can be found under Career Pathways.
Early Childhood Career Level Certificate Applications
Program Director Certificates and Credential Applications
Afterschool Certificate and Credential Applications
- Afterschool Foundations Certificate
- Afterschool Essentials Certificate
- Afterschool Professional Credential
Instructor Applications
- Instructor Application (electronic)
Peer Review Project

The Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center works with many partners to unify and enhance the professional development system for early childhood and afterschool professionals in Vermont. It is funded by a grant from the Child Development Division of the Vermont Agency of Human Services. The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Vermont Child Care Industry and Careers Council (VCCICC) are co-grantees.