Montessori Certificate vs Diploma: which should I choose?
Montessori Certificate vs Diploma: which should I choose? At APTTI, the Certificate (120 hours, 6 months, ₹10,000 + GST / USD 170) is a preliminary…
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Diploma in Montessori Teacher Training
The advanced level and the usual choice for classroom roles. It concentrates on the Montessori apparatus and methods of instruction, and you plan Montessori lessons of your own.
The Diploma in Montessori Teacher Training is APTTI's advanced Montessori course: 200 hours of online study over about 10 months. Entry is 10+2 (higher secondary) or a bachelor's degree. The fee is ₹20,000 + GST in India or USD 325 internationally.
- Fee (India)
- ₹20,000 + GST
- Fee (international)
- USD 325
- Study hours
- 200
- Duration
- 10 months
- Modules
- Confirm with admissions
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you will study
- Everything in the Certificate, studied in more depth
- Handling and presenting Maria Montessori's apparatus as a specialisation
- The teacher's roles: directing, observing and supporting each child
- Designing lessons for a Montessori class
- Assessment: module MCQs plus a lesson-planning assignment
Ask admissions for the current module-by-module syllabus. Syllabus overview for all levels.
Who it is for
Aspiring and working preschool teachers who want a Montessori classroom or lead-teacher role.
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.
Related answers
How do you create a Montessori lesson plan?
How do you create a Montessori lesson plan? A Montessori lesson plan is individual, based on observation.
What does a Montessori directress do?
What does a Montessori directress do? A Montessori directress is the lead teacher in a Montessori classroom.
Ask about this course
Ask about the syllabus, start dates, instalments or eligibility. Admissions will reply by email, phone or WhatsApp.