Prague Parent-Child Program
Association for group work with parents
and their children in the 1st year of life

Structure of the Training to Become a PEKiP® Guide

Structure of the Training to Become a PEKiP Guide

The training to become a PEKiP guide is structured in two main parts:

Part 1: PEKiP Basic Course

  • Duration: 100 units of in-person sessions spread over approximately 9 months, with an additional 50 hours of self-study.
  • Course Format: The course takes place in five weekend blocks. Typically, these sessions are held:
    • Friday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Content: In this part of the training, participants learn the theoretical, methodological, and didactic foundations of the PEKiP (Prague Parent-Child Program). They combine their professional social pedagogy knowledge with the skills necessary to lead a PEKiP group.

Key Topics:

  • PEKiP® play and movement activities in the first year of life
  • Developmental psychology basics in the first year of life
  • Pedagogical practices in a parent-child group
  • Promoting learning processes for both adults and children in a group setting

Part 2: PEKiP Practical Reflection

  • Duration: 25 units over approximately 9 months.
  • Format: Participants independently lead their first PEKiP groups, with ongoing support from a PEKiP trainer. Small group sessions (5 meetings) provide the chance for reflection and guidance.

Outcome: The PEKiP® Certificate 

After completing both parts of the training, participants will receive the PEKiP certificate, confirming their qualification as a PEKiP guide.

This structure allows for both theoretical learning and practical application, with a strong emphasis on reflection and professional growth.

Upon acknowledgment of the usage agreement, certified PEKiP guides are authorized to use the legally protected trademark "PEKiP" as well as the PEKiP association logo to promote their PEKiP group work, free of charge.

Fees

  • PEKiP Basic Course: €1750.00
  • PEKiP Practical Reflection: €1250.00

Participants will receive course materials and access to the media portal for PEKiP promotional materials. PEKiP guides can also promote their PEKiP groups for free on the PEKiP e.V. website.

Billing

After registering for the first part of the PEKiP Basic Course, the invoice will be issued approximately four weeks before the course begins. The invoice for the second part, the PEKiP Practical Reflection, will also be issued approximately four weeks before the start of the second part after registration.

Right of Withdrawal

The participation terms are available for download. 

Right of Withdrawal

 

Information and registration via mail:  info@pekip.de 

 

Registration

Mission Statement and Concept of PEKiP®

  • Development begins with movement
  • Every movement initiates learning
  • Learning shapes the future of our children
  • Every newborn is a unique person
  • At birth a baby has skills that need to be developed and social relationships that need to be shaped
  • These skills must be recognized, observed, supported and encouraged
  • Parents in PEKiP® will be supported to better recognize their baby's needs ans abilities through play and game suggestions, sensory-motor activities ans reflective conversations

Translation: @Laura Liebig

Quality with Certification

We are certified by the Quality Seal Association for Continuing Education.

Quality according to the Quality Seal Association since 2013.

The certificate is registered under number 1607-182 with the Quality Seal Association for Continuing Education, Dortmund.

We are a recognized educational institution of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).

The training to become a PEKiP guide with certification has been recognized by the state of NRW since 2006.

 

Success, Effectiveness, and Networking

The Prager Parent-Child Program PEKiP e.V. is a non-profit organization that promotes the spread of the PEKiP idea. Currently, around 950 members support this cause.

More than 2,300 active PEKiP guides reach approximately 66,000 families each week in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Over 2,000 institutions offer this group educational concept as part of parent education.

In a scientifically evaluated parent survey conducted by PEKiP e.V. in 2011/2012 and 2022/2023, more than 6,000 parents and also in 2022 more than 500 parents, confirmed that, by participating in a PEKiP group, they had become more sensitive and confident in their interactions with their child, found the PEKiP games to be valuable in supporting their child’s development, and felt strengthened in their parenting actions. 

Across the German-speaking world, there are PEKiP regional groups (Maybe soon worldwide…). It is worthwhile to network: ask us for more information.

Use of the PEKiP Brand and Free Listing on pekip.net/ pekip.de / .ch / .at

The term "PEKiP" and the "word/image mark" logo are national and international trademarks registered with the German Patent and Trademark Office and are legally protected. Therefore, the use of the PEKiP word/image mark is only permitted with the approval of the association.

In order to use the PEKiP® trademark as a word/image mark for your course advertising, you will receive a "simple usage license" from PEKiP e.V. — the usage agreement forms the basis for this.

The licensing fees are currently included in the training costs. The terms of use are acknowledged and confirmed upon registration.

All certified PEKiP group leaders can list their course locations and contact details for free on pekip.de / pekip.at / pekip.ch, making them accessible to parents.

 

Praise and Feedback

The team at the PEKiP office welcomes positive feedback on successful events.

We also appreciate constructive criticism to continuously improve the training for PEKiP group leaders as well as the training events for PEKiP group leaders.

Please feel free to send an email to info@pekip.de.