Affordable Online Au Pair Training Course
Stand out, get hired faster, and build a career that families trust.
At The Au Pair Club, we know how important it is to keep children safe and happy. We also know what families look for in an au pair. That’s why we created our Au Pair Training Course to help you get trained, be confident, and get hired faster.
This course takes only 5 hours to complete. You’ll get lifetime access to the Au Pair Academy, an internationally recognised certificate you can use in interviews, and access to our Global Job Portal to apply for local or international jobs.
Whether you’re just starting out or want to upgrade your skills, this course is your solution to becoming the trusted au pair families are looking for.
📆 Course Duration & Format
- Length: 5 hours total
- Type: Online, self-paced
- Device needed: Mobile, tablet, or computer
- Includes: Certificate, employment opportunities, childcare training
💲 Course Price
The Au Pair Training Course costs just R600 (about $30 USD), which includes:
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📄 A professional certificate to add to your CV
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🧠 Training in childcare, communication & family trust
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🌍 Access to local & international job opportunities
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🕐 Lifetime access to your Au Pair Academy dashboard
🎓 What You’ll Learn
Here’s exactly what you’ll learn in the Au Pair Training Course:
📁 Introduction & Overview
- What is an Au Pair?
- What is a Tutor?
- What is a Nanny?
- What is a Governess?
🔒 Legal & Admin Knowledge
- Understanding Your Contract
- Which Contracts to Avoid
- Understand Medical Leave
- Understand Breach of Contract
- Au Pair Petrol Guidelines
🧑🎓 Becoming an Au Pair
- Requirements & Qualifications
- Au Pair Duties Explained
- Typical Au Pair Salaries
- How to Gain Experience
✅ How to Prepare Your CV
- How to Write a Cover Letter
- How to Write a Professional CV
- How to Respond to an Interview Request
😊 Nailing the Interview
- Preparing For Your Interview
- What to Do at the Interview
- What to Wear to the Interview
- Common Interview Questions
- What to Say (and What Not to Say)
- Understanding the Probationary Period
- How to Handle Being Dismissed
💼 Working with Agencies
- How to Choose the Right Au Pair Agency
- What to Look for (and What to Avoid)
- Where to Apply
- Asking the Right Questions
🚶️ Starting the Job
- Your First Day as an Au Pair
- What to Pack and Bring
❤️ Understanding Families
- Divorce & Family Dynamics
- Managing Parents
- Helping Children with Change
- Creating a Calm Environment
🌟 Child Safety and First Aid
- Emergency Basics
- First Aid Essentials
- Childcare Safety
- How to React in an Emergency
🧠 Supporting Emotional Growth
- Teaching Children Emotions
- Managing Tantrums & Outbursts
- Handling Anger & Fear
🎯 Confidence & Motivation
- Teaching Confidence
- Helping Kids Set Goals
- Motivating Children
⏳ Time & Stress Management
- Managing Your Time as a Caregiver
- Tips for Reducing Stress
- How to Help Kids De-Stress
🍝 Child Nutrition
- How to Pack a Healthy Lunchbox
- Allergies & Safe Snacks
- Picky Eaters & Meal Ideas
⛔ Bullying & Abuse Awareness
- Types of Bullying
- Signs of Abuse
- What to Do & Who to Tell
🏋️ Conflict & Professional Growth
- How to Handle Conflict
- Being professional in the Home
- Body Language & Communication
🚗 Fun, Activities & Play
- Indoor & Outdoor Games
- How to Engage Kids in a Safe Way
What You Get
- 📄 A Course Certificate: Add it to your CV to show families you’re trained.
- 🔍 Job Access: We will help you find local and international employment
- 🎓 Boost Your CV: Learn what makes families say yes.
- 📈 Increase Your Income: Trained au pairs are often paid more.
- 😎 Build Trust: Families prefer certified caregivers.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect if you’re:
✅ New to childcare and want to stand out from other applicants
✅ Tired of sending applications that get ignored
✅ Ready to earn R80-150/hour instead of R20-40
✅ Serious about building a career families trust and value
This course is NOT for you if:
• You just want to make quick money without any training
• You’re not willing to invest 5 hours in your professional development
• You expect families to hire you without proving your qualifications
⭐ Trusted by 3,000+ Au Pairs
Join thousands of au pairs across South Africa and abroad who trained with us. Our students have:
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✅ Boosted their income with real certificates
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✅ Landed jobs within 2-4 weeks of completing the course
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✅ Built trust with families by showing they’re qualified
P.S. The families hiring right now want trained, certified au pairs. Every day you wait is another day someone else gets the job you want. The course takes 5 hours. Your new career starts today.
