Five online early childhood teacher training courses from APTTI, for nursery, Montessori, ECCE, pre-primary and practising teachers. Choose the course that matches the children you want to teach, then the level that matches your education.
Nursery Teacher Training, Montessori, ECCE and Pre-Primary courses share three levels: Certificate (10th, ₹10,000 + GST), Diploma (12th, ₹20,000 + GST) and PG Diploma (graduation, ₹30,000 + GST). Pre-Primary adds an 18-month Integrated PG Diploma; the International Teaching Diploma is for teachers already working.
Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma · online
Train to teach children in nursery, playgroup and kindergarten classes: early childhood theory, curriculum planning, classroom management, health and safety, communication and practical work with young children.
From₹10,000 + GSTUSD 170
Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma · online
Learn the Montessori approach for children in the early years: the prepared environment, child-led learning, practical life, sensorial, language and number work.
From₹10,000 + GSTUSD 170
Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma · online
Understand the physical, emotional and psychological development of children from birth to six years, and how to care for, teach and support them.
From₹10,000 + GSTUSD 170
Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma, Integrated PG Diploma · online
Prepare to teach pre-primary classes (nursery, LKG and UKG): child development, teaching methodology, classroom management, child psychology, language development and creative arts.
From₹10,000 + GSTUSD 170
Diploma, PG Diploma · online
For teachers already working in Montessori and pre-primary classes who want to raise their practice to international standards: play-way teaching, classroom organisation and modern methods.
From₹30,000 + GSTUSD 475
| Compare | Nursery Teacher Training | Montessori Teacher Training | Early Childhood Care and Education | Pre-Primary Teacher Training | International Teaching Diploma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Nursery, LKG, UKG teaching | Montessori schools | Birth to 6, day care | Nursery to UKG, Grade 1 readiness | Teachers already in post |
| Levels | Cert, Dip, PG Dip | Cert, Dip, PG Dip | Cert, Dip, PG Dip | Cert, Dip, PG Dip, Integrated PG | Dip, PG Dip |
| Starting fee | ₹10,000 + GST / USD 170 | ₹10,000 + GST / USD 170 | ₹10,000 + GST / USD 170 | ₹10,000 + GST / USD 170 | ₹30,000 + GST / USD 475 |
| Level | Eligibility | Duration | Fee in INR | Fee in USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 10th pass | 120 hours / 6 months | ₹10,000 + GST | USD 170 |
| Diploma | 12th pass | 200 hours / 10 months | ₹20,000 + GST | USD 325 |
| PG Diploma | Graduation | 240 hours / 12 months | ₹30,000 + GST | USD 475 |
| Level | Eligibility | Duration | Fee in INR | Fee in USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 10th pass | 120 hours / 6 months | ₹10,000 + GST | USD 170 |
| Diploma | 12th pass | 200 hours / 10 months | ₹20,000 + GST | USD 325 |
| PG Diploma | Graduation | 240 hours / 12 months | ₹30,000 + GST | USD 475 |
| Level | Eligibility | Duration | Fee in INR | Fee in USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (preliminary) | Confirm with admissions | 120 hours / 6 months | ₹10,000 + GST | USD 170 |
| Diploma (advanced) | Confirm with admissions | 200 hours / 10 months | ₹20,000 + GST | USD 325 |
| PG Diploma (master level) | Confirm with admissions | 240 hours / 12 months | ₹30,000 + GST | USD 475 |
| Level | Eligibility | Duration | Fee in INR | Fee in USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 10th pass | 120 hours / 6 months | ₹10,000 + GST | USD 170 |
| Diploma | 12th pass | 200 hours / 10 months | ₹20,000 + GST | USD 325 |
| PG Diploma | Graduation | 240 hours / 12 months | ₹30,000 + GST | USD 475 |
| Integrated PG Diploma | Graduation | 480 hours / 18 months | ₹35,000 + GST | USD 549 |
| Level | Eligibility | Duration | Fee in INR | Fee in USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | 12th pass | 240 hours / 12 months | ₹30,000 + GST | USD 475 |
| PG Diploma | Graduation (degree) | 360 hours / 18 months | ₹35,000 + GST | USD 549 |
APTTI is a private, autonomous institute. Its courses are not approved by India's Ministry of Education, NCTE, UGC or AICTE, so they suit private preschools, schools and professional development rather than government recruitment. Certificates are notarised in Canada and do not mention online study.
Which course is best to become a preschool teacher? For private preschool teaching, an NTT, Pre-Primary, ECCE or Montessori course at the level matching your…
NTT vs Montessori teacher training: which is better? Neither is better overall; they suit different goals.
NTT vs ECCE: what is the difference? NTT (Nursery Teacher Training) focuses on teaching children in nursery, LKG and UKG, roughly ages 3 to 6.
NTT vs pre-primary teacher training (PPTT): is there a difference? NTT and PPTT are very similar: both prepare you to teach nursery, LKG and UKG.
Which NTT level should I choose: Certificate, Diploma or PG Diploma? Choose by your education and goal.
ECCE vs Montessori: which course should I choose? Choose ECCE if you want a broad understanding of care and education from birth to six, including infant…
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