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Certificate in Montessori Teacher Training
The preliminary level. It introduces the Montessori philosophy, the prepared environment and the core areas of the 3–6 classroom for people starting out in early childhood teaching.
The Certificate in Montessori Teacher Training is APTTI's preliminary Montessori course: 120 hours of online study over about 6 months. Entry is 10+2 (higher secondary) or a bachelor's degree. The fee is ₹10,000 + GST in India or USD 170 internationally.
- Fee (India)
- ₹10,000 + GST
- Fee (international)
- USD 170
- Study hours
- 120
- Duration
- 6 months
- Modules
- 6 modules
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you will study
- Educational philosophies, including Maria Montessori's principles
- Sensorial education in Montessori
- Mathematics in Montessori
- Child psychology for the early years
- Education in an emerging society
- Assessment: MCQs after each module and a final assignment
Ask admissions for the current module-by-module syllabus. Syllabus overview for all levels.
Who it is for
School leavers with 10+2, career changers, parents moving into teaching, and nursery assistants who want a recognised starting point.
Study and assessment
After enrolment you receive the course modules. Each module ends with multiple-choice questions (MCQs). A final assignment is reviewed by APTTI assessors within about ten days of submission; if parts need work, you are asked to revise and resubmit. The certificate is posted to you after successful completion. How assessment works.
Recognition
APTTI's Montessori courses are online professional development programmes from a private institute. They are not AMI or AMS diplomas, they are not MACTE-accredited, and they are not a government teaching licence such as a B.Ed., D.El.Ed. or a national teacher registration. Many private preschools and Montessori-inspired nurseries accept them; schools that require AMI, AMS or MACTE credentials, or a licence, will not. Check the requirement of the school or regulator you are targeting before you enrol.
Before you enrol
Is the Montessori course fully online?
Yes. You study the modules online at your own pace, complete MCQs after each module and submit assignments online. There is no compulsory classroom attendance.
Who can join?
The published entry requirement is 10+2 (higher secondary) or a bachelor's degree. Admissions can confirm whether your qualification fits a particular level.
Does the course include hands-on work with Montessori materials?
The courses teach how the materials are presented and why. Because study is online, you practise with materials you can access or make; there is no supervised in-person practicum. If a school needs a supervised practicum, check before enrolling.
Is this an AMI, AMS or MACTE-accredited diploma?
No. It is APTTI's own certificate. AMI and AMS run their own training centres, and MACTE accredits programmes that include residency and practicum requirements. If a job asks specifically for AMI, AMS or MACTE, this course will not meet that requirement.
Is the certificate attested or notarised?
APTTI states that its institute and certificate are notarised in Canada. Gulf employers usually also need embassy or MOFA attestation, which is a separate process; ask admissions how they support it.
Do you offer job placement?
APTTI offers job assistance at the end of the course, such as guidance and leads. It is not a guarantee of employment.
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