The certificate is designed for students who have demonstrated leadership skills in addition to effective parenting skills through participation in a college-affiliated cooperative preschool. This certificate provides training for parents (or parent figures) in a laboratory setting. In addition to parenting skills in child development, family relationships, and related topics that lead to effective parenting, this certificate includes leadership skills. Students earning this certificate take on additional responsibilities as members of the preschool board. Students who earn this certificate should be able to demonstrate leadership skills that may include organizing and implementing activities/events, delegating tasks, facilitating meetings, keeping records, and problem solving.