We Are Excited!

The waiting is finally over! CMI Online is excited to announce that registration for taking Teaching Children Effectively Level 1 online will be open November 15-30!

As many of you know, the launch of this course online has been a long time in the making. Our teaching staff put many long hours into the writing and taping of each class session to meet the unique challenges of presenting material through this medium.

Our online staff has been through many trials and tribulations, doing battle with technology and our spiritual enemy to deliver this course with excellence. We give God the glory and honor for what He has done!

Who Should Take TCE Level 1 Online?
1. CEF staff in your area who need to complete certain courses that are a part of the Children's Ministries Institute Diploma Program while remaining involved in local ministry .

2. People in your church or local area who want to attend TCE, but whose schedule hinders them from attending your courses.

3. After-school Good News Club teachers who need more in-depth training and are unable to participate in a local course..

How Do Students Enroll in the TCE Course Online?
Students desiring to enroll in TCE Level 1 must apply to CMI, then register for the course:

1. Apply - Go to http://www.cefcmi.com/ and click on “Apply Now”. Read and follow the instructions carefully. The admissions process usually takes three to four weeks and must be completed before a student can register for courses.

2. Register - Once a student has received notification of acceptance to CMI by the academic committee, he or she can register for online classes by going to www.cefcmi.com/online. Remember, registration for TCE Level 1 is November 15-30.

How Will This Affect Your TCE Courses?
We know that some instructors are concerned that TCE courses online will draw students away from their local courses. We are not in competition with you! In fact, students who register for the TCE training online from your area will be directed to you as a credentialed instructor who can possibly proctor them in their practicums. In this way, you may be able to connect with new potential workers for your area, and will be able to inform them of further training and ministry opportunities.

There are, however, thousands of people around the world who do not have access to TCE courses where they live, or who are unable to take those courses due to scheduling conflicts. Those are the students we hope to reach with the online training. We will do our best to promote your local TCE courses. We trust you will also do your best to send people you cannot train to CMI Online. Let’s work together, as ministry partners, training as many people as possible to reach children for Christ wherever they are.