online au pair training course

Expert knowledge, advice and practical skills

Prepare for a great au pair experience

Travel, culture, language, international friends and becoming a big sister or brother to a family are all great reasons to become an Au Pair.

But looking after children means taking responsibility for keeping kids safe, engaged and following house rules. Knowing what’s expected and being professional on the job is a must. Investing in an Au Pair training course gives the reassurance that you are prepared for the challenges and rewards of a great Au Pair experience.

Why take an Au Pair training course?

This is why parents want you to do an Au Pair course

Practical preparation for taking on the very responsible role of a Au Pair
Families will expect you to have the skills and knowledge to keep kids safe and engaged under your care
Every paid job requires at least some training so why should looking after children be any different?
A great way to see if working with children is for you
Teaches basic life skills about looking after yourself and others
Stand out from the crowd as someone who is serious about the important job of looking after children.
Find out what is expected living with a family in another country

Trained Au Pairs

Gain confidence with our online Au Pair class

This is how easy it is to gain a certificate in confidence and childcare with our Au Pair Online Training course.

Easy signup

Create your own account. Your user details will be emailed straight away to get you started. Log on and off anytime

Quality Content

Around 6 hours of interactive information, videos, case studies and quizzes endorsed by industry professionals.

Certificate

Once you have passed you will receive a certificate of completion to show potential employers that you are Sitter ready to look after kids

What you will learn through our Au Pair Course

Learn how to engage with kids of all ages
You will rest easier knowing you have given the knowledge and skills to be responsible, know what to do in an emergency and know how to manage multiple children of different ages and how to live with a family .
As an Au Pair you will learn how to engage children in age-appropriate activities, behaviour management strategies and practical tips from the experts
Sitter Train teaches the basics of handling an emergency and preventing accidents.
Au pairs will learn how to manage the demands, expectations, and benefits of being an au pair and what to do when thin

Meet the experts who endorse the Au Pair Course

The online Au Pair Essentials course is endorsed by industry professionals from each topic area.

Talli is an ELC director, behaviour specialist, author of "make mine a mesnsch" and mother of 11. In 2006, she was named Australian Childcare Director of the Year award. Talli believes in nurturing children through positive and assertive discipline

Kate is a dietitian with a passion for educating children to have a positive relationship with food and make family mealtimes more joyful. Kate a mother of 4 and owner of Foost which inspires a love of fruits and vegetables.

Nataly is the founder of Parentmedic where over 27,000 parents have learnt how to keep their child or baby safe and alive. Parentmedic Child and Baby First Aidis more than a course. It's a movement that gives the confidence to know exactly what to do when a child needs you.

Georgina Josephine Foundation creates awareness around unintentional car accidents

Founder and teacher of Australia’s best outdoor education and adventure programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will the course take?

The course will take about 6 hours to complete. You can log on and off any time.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes of course! You must pass each section with a min of 80% correct. Don’t worry, if you can always try again if you don’t pass the quiz the first time. When you complete the course you will be able to download a certificate printed with your name and completion date.

How long will I have to complete the Au Pair course?

Your Sittertrain course does not expire as we know you may want to go back to check information and resources after you have finished the course.

Is this Au Pair course certified?

At this time, there is no single governmental regulation of the in-home child care industry. Our course material has all been read and verified for accuracy from a range of professionals including paediatric nurses, teachers, parenting educators, and professional water and outdoor safety experts. All of our instructional videos and fact sheets are provided through reputable private and government sources.

How old do I have to be to be an Au Pair?

In most countries you can be an Au Pair between the ages of 18-30 but you will need to check visa requirements with the country you want to go to. You can complete the online Au Pair training course when you are thinking about becoming an Au Pair which will help you decide if its something you want to do.

Will my Au Pair agency recognize my certificate?

Sittertrain partners with many Au Pair agencies who give preference to those who have completed the Sitttertrain Au Pair training course. If your agency is not familiar with our online training course, they can always contact us. Your certificate is proof to any employer that you have taken the time to learn the essentials of becoming an Au Pair.

What if I get stuck?

Occasionally, we may experience technical difficulties or close the site for regular maintenance. If you are experiencing problems with any part of the website, please co ntact us for support or send us a message via the pop up on each page so we can help you get back on track as quickly as possible.

What people are saying about the Au Pair Course

“I thought all the information was extremely relevant, very easy to understand and concise. It made me ready to step right into a family as an AuPair. I knew what to expect and how to manage if I was homesick”

I have personally met with the founder of this wonderful resource and can vouch for its credibility, a lot of work has gone into the site to ensure you’re receiving the absolute best advice and training.

What a wonderful course! Thank you Sitter Train for helping us settle our au pair into life in our family. We weren’t sure if we could spend the time needed to invest in teaching yet another au pair what to do but you did it for us! All we had to do was show her our timetable and certain things we liked our way!

Thank you Sitertrain for such a practical fun course. I loved how you put me in real life situations looking after a few kids at a time and unexpected things happen especially in the quizzes. It really helped me prepare for what its actually like being an AuPair.

I was a bit hesitant at first as I didn’t know if it would be of good value but I was pleasantly surprised that for someone who had not lived with a family before it was very helpful. It was very easy to follow the plan of things to learn about and understand. It also talks quite a bit about safety which is VERY important when it comes to taking care of kids

This was the perfect welcome gift for our AuPair. The course gave our AuPair the right knowledge about what is expected and how to handle most situations. He just had a list of specific questions about how our household was run but other than that he just hit the ground running and we have had a great AuPair experience.

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