Course Overview

Enhance your knowledge and skill sets with the Post Graduate Diploma in Early Years Care and Education offered exclusively by Asian College of Teachers. The program features an in-depth and comprehensive curriculum that addresses all aspects of early childhood development while training candidates in best practices and integrated teaching approaches across a wide range of relevant topics. This PG Diploma is suitable for both aspiring and experienced teachers, babysitters, and other professionals aiming to build a successful career as 21st-century early childhood educators.

Successful candidates receive a globally recognized certificate from Asian College of Teachers, adding significant value to their professional profile and resume. The course helps learners gain deeper insights into innovative teaching approaches and child development, preparing them for diverse roles in early childhood education. The curriculum covers important areas such as helping young learners settle into school, the role of parents in schooling, first aid, nutrition (food, sleep), budgeting, and assessment and evaluation.

ACT offers this program as part of its range of KHDA-approved courses, delivered in collaboration with a Dubai-based KHDA-approved training centre. The institute is accredited by ASIC, recognized by UKVI in the UK, a full member of INQAAHE, a member of the British Quality Foundation (BQF), and an institutional member of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network), ensuring global academic credibility. Participants also benefit from complete tutor support along with access to online videos and learning materials, ensuring a smooth and effective learning experience throughout the course.

Specializations

This advanced program equips educators with deeper, practice-oriented expertise in early childhood education, focusing on holistic child development and real-world classroom readiness.

  • Understanding structured learning frameworks for different early childhood stages.
  • Focus on food, sleep, physical comfort, hygiene practices, and toilet training for young learners.
  • Building effective collaboration between educators and parents for child development.
  • Understanding planning, organization, and initial setup of early learning environments.
  • Basic understanding of budgeting and resource planning in educational contexts.
  • Developing reflective practice and professional responsibilities in early childhood settings.
  • Designing assessments and adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.

These specialisations ensure educators are well-prepared to manage both the academic and practical aspects of early childhood education, while supporting holistic development and inclusive learning environments.

Course Fee

The Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Training, focused on innovative teaching strategies and child-centred methodologies, is available in online mode at an affordable fee of 36,000 INR.

Curriculum

  • Phase 1: Introduction
  • Phase 2: Educational Psychology
  • Phase 3: Stages of Development
  • Phase 4: Importance of Play
  • Phase 5: Factors Affecting Early Childhood
  • Phase 6: Principles and Approaches of Early Childhood Education
  • Phase 7: First Aid
  • Phase 8: Helping Early Childhood Learners Settle Down in School
  • Phase 9: Sensorial
  • Phase 10: Mathematics and Numbers in Montessori
  • Phase 11: Role of Parents in Schooling
  • Phase 12: Curriculum – Infant and Toddler, Preschooler
  • Phase 13: Food
  • Phase 14: Sleep
  • Phase 15: Physical Comfort
  • Phase 16: Toilet Training
  • Phase 17: Hand Washing: Importance and Techniques
  • Phase 18: Infrastructure and Initial Processing
  • Phase 19: Finances and Budgeting
  • Phase 20: The Educator
  • Phase 21: Assessment and Evaluation
  • Phase 22: Strategies for Differentiated Instructions

ACT Admission and Support

ACT’s admission process for the Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Training is simple and straightforward. Interested candidates must complete an online application form with accurate details, especially email ID and phone number, as all communication will be sent to these contacts. After submission, candidates receive course details via email and phone from ACT’s Admission Executives. Once enrollment is confirmed, fee payment instructions are shared, and candidates can pay through UPI, debit/credit card, cash, cheque, or demand draft. After payment is received, candidates are issued a confirmation along with an online admission form to access the course.

Enrolling in the PG Diploma program at Asian College of Teachers ensures complete guidance from experienced tutors and trainers who support learners throughout their learning journey. Tutors provide continuous assistance by answering queries, sharing relevant course information, and ensuring a smooth and effective learning experience. With flexible learning options, candidates can study at their own pace, clarify doubts whenever needed, and also connect with trainers over phone for any course-related support.

Job Opportunities

The Post Graduate Diploma in Early Years Care and Education from Asian College of Teachers opens up numerous career opportunities for learners by building a strong foundation in early childhood, preschool, and kindergarten education methodologies. The program also focuses on essential aspects of child development, enabling educators to contribute effectively to a child’s holistic growth.

The course prepares candidates for roles such as:

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
  • Early Childhood Curriculum Developer
  • Course Coordinator
  • Consultant Associated with Preschools
  • Entrepreneur Planning to Establish a Preschool

This program is suitable not only for aspiring early childhood teachers but also for anyone involved in early childhood care and nutrition, offering a strong pathway into the early education sector.

Certification & Accreditation

  • Candidates receive a globally recognized certificate from Asian College of Teachers (ACT) upon successful completion.
  • The certificates do not mention whether the course was completed in online or distance mode.
  • All ACT courses are accredited by the International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE).
  • ACT is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC), a member of the British Quality Foundation.
  • The prestigious Education Quality Accreditation Commission (EQAC) has accredited ACT, confirming compliance with all established standards.
  • ACT is an organizational member of Childhood Education International (CEI).
  • ACT is an institutional member of the Association for Early Childhood Education & Development (AECED).
  • All ACT courses are endorsed by NCC Education, a globally recognized awarding organization and provider of British education.