Which course is best to become a preschool teacher?

By APTTI Educational Content · Updated 7 October 2026 · 2 min read

What this means in practice

The "best" course is the one that fits your goal, education, time and budget, and that employers in your area accept.

Decision guide

• Want to teach LKG/UKG in a private school: NTT or Pre-Primary
• Want to work with babies and toddlers: ECCE
• Like child-led learning: Montessori
• Already teaching, want international standards: International Teaching Diploma
• Want a government job: NCTE-recognised NTT or D.El.Ed

Level by education

10th pass: Certificate. 12th pass: Diploma. Graduate: PG Diploma.

APTTI's nursery-related courses at a glance

• Nursery Teacher Training: Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma
• Montessori Teacher Training: Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma
• Early Childhood Care and Education: Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma
• Pre-Primary Teacher Training: Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma, Integrated PG Diploma
• International Teaching Diploma: Diploma, PG Diploma

What to do next

1. Write your goal.
2. Shortlist two courses.
3. Compare content, fees and recognition.
4. Enrol.

What to keep in mind

No course alone guarantees a job; experience matters too.

Common follow-up questions

Is NTT enough for a preschool teacher?

For most private preschools, yes.

What is the shortest preschool teacher course?

A Certificate (6 months at APTTI).

Sources

• APTTI: Nursery Teacher Training
• APTTI: Pre-Primary Teacher Training
• APTTI: Early Childhood Care and Education
• APTTI: Montessori Teacher Training

Course facts come from APTTI's published course pages. Examples use made-up names. How these answers are prepared.