Baby Sign Language Instructor Certification

Sign language can be learned at an early age.

Baby sign language is a simplified version of American Sign Language, which can be taught to infants as early as 6 to 8 months old. The signs are royalty-free material, but distance learning programs offer certification in baby sign language instruction.

Considerations

There are several major websites offering baby sign language instructor certification. The signs are part of American Sign Language (ASL), thus consistent in every program. Training materials and professional support differ in each program. Some websites also offer sales incentives for enrolling other instructors.

Benefits

Baby sign language can be learned at home. Instructors have flexibility in their work schedules and locations. Certification websites offer reproduction rights to trademarked teaching aids and ongoing marketing, networking and professional support.

Requirements

Individuals must first learn the set of 145 signs. Some programs provide training materials, while other programs recommend potential instructors learn on their own and simply pass a proficiency test to become certified.

Famous Ties

In the Hollywood movie Meet the Fockers, Robert DeNiro learned baby sign language to interact with his infant co-star.

Warning

On-line certification programs are not franchises and are not regulated externally.

References

• KinderSigns
• BabySigns
• Sign2Me