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AMTI Audited Online Diploma in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies

(no assignments or practicum)

AMTIAU1A

🎓 MA Endorsed AMTI Certificate of Completion

Best for Parents and Support Staff

This course develops an understanding of Montessori philosophy and curriculum, for new parents or for those working in Nido and Infant Toddler environments who do not require an accredited qualification.

✓0 – 3 Years
✓Complete in 12–24 Months
✓No In-Person Requirements
✓Access to Video Lesson Library
✓DIY Digital Manual Included
✓Enrolment Open Worldwide
↑Upgradeable to AMTIAU1B
✓MA Endorsed AMTI Certificate of Completion

▼ Key Course Segments

Module 1 — Philosophy

Dr Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work
Overview of the Montessori Approach: Adult, Child and Environment
Foundational Principles
Human Tendencies
The Absorbent Mind
Sensitive Periods
Planes of Development
The Prepared Adult
The Prepared Environment

Module 2 — Child Development

Anatomy and Physiology
Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Birth and the Symbiotic Period
Nutrition
Hygiene
Child Development Theories
Neuromyths of Development
Foundations of Personality Development
Brain Development
Movement Development
Language Development
Cognitive Development
Social and Emotional Development
Attachment
Developmental Crises: Birth, Weaning and Toileting
Role of the Adult to Aid Development

Module 3 — Environmental Design

The Environment in General
Infant and Toddler Communities
People in the Environment
Space: 2 to 16 Months
Space: 16 to 36 Months
Objects, Furniture and Equipment
Psychosensory-Motor Development
Aids to Development: 0 to 5 Months
Aids to Development: 5 to 18 Months
Aids to Development: 18 to 36 Months
Development of Equilibrium: 5 to 36 Months
Language Materials
The Three-Period Lesson
Stereognostic Sense
Art
Music
Food
Practical Life
Care of the Person
Care of the Environment
Moving Furniture
Food Preparation
Grace and Courtesy
Trainer-Supervised Practice

Module 4 — Child, Family and Community

Psychology of Parenting
The Montessori Parent
Parenting Babies and Toddlers
Baby-Led Weaning
Sleep Strategies
Toileting the Montessori Way
Setting Limits and Establishing Routines
The Montessori Home Environment: Birth to 5 Months
The Montessori Home Environment: 5 to 12 Months
The Montessori Home Environment: 12 to 36 Months
Aids and Hindrances to Development
Community and Professional Resources
Teacher-Parent Conferencing
Parent Involvement

Module 5 — Observation

Observation as the Montessori Method
Preparing to Observe
The C.O.R.E. Process
Practice: Building the Habit of Observation
Classroom Observations
Observing in Home and Other Settings
Record Keeping
Practicum Observation

Module 6 — Program Leadership

General Needs of a Montessori Classroom
Prepared Environment Set-Up and Clean-Up Procedures
Cycle of Planning
Staffing Schedules
Children's Routine Schedules
Authentic Assessment
Positive Discipline
Communication and Problem-Solving Strategies
Planning for Children with Differences
Multicultural Education and Diversity

Module 7 — Early Childhood Overview

Montessori Philosophy and the 3-6 Perspective on Environment
Practical Life Materials
Sensorial Materials
Language Materials
Mathematics Materials
Cultural Materials

Foundation Learning

AMTI Online Diploma in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies

(assignments required)

AMTIAU1B

🎓 MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma

★ Most Popular for Educators

The Diploma in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies is for those who already have Certificate III or above in Early Childhood.

✓0 – 3 Years
✓Complete in 12–24 Months
!In-Person Requirements
✓Access to Video Lesson Library
✓Full Faculty Support
✓DIY Digital Manual Included
✓Enrolment Open Worldwide
✓120 Academic Hours Online Self-Paced
✓90 Minutes Online Mentoring Each Month
!Requires Work Experience Hours
↑Upgradeable to AMTIAU1C
✓MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma

▼ Key Course Segments

Module 1 — Philosophy

Dr Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work
Overview of the Montessori Approach: Adult, Child and Environment
Foundational Principles
Human Tendencies
The Absorbent Mind
Sensitive Periods
Planes of Development
The Prepared Adult
The Prepared Environment

Module 2 — Child Development

Anatomy and Physiology
Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Birth and the Symbiotic Period
Nutrition
Hygiene
Child Development Theories
Neuromyths of Development
Foundations of Personality Development
Brain Development
Movement Development
Language Development
Cognitive Development
Social and Emotional Development
Attachment
Developmental Crises: Birth, Weaning and Toileting
Role of the Adult to Aid Development

Module 3 — Environmental Design

The Environment in General
Infant and Toddler Communities
People in the Environment
Space: 2 to 16 Months
Space: 16 to 36 Months
Objects, Furniture and Equipment
Psychosensory-Motor Development
Aids to Development: 0 to 5 Months
Aids to Development: 5 to 18 Months
Aids to Development: 18 to 36 Months
Development of Equilibrium: 5 to 36 Months
Language Materials
The Three-Period Lesson
Stereognostic Sense
Art
Music
Food
Practical Life
Care of the Person
Care of the Environment
Moving Furniture
Food Preparation
Grace and Courtesy
Trainer-Supervised Practice

Module 4 — Child, Family and Community

Psychology of Parenting
The Montessori Parent
Parenting Babies and Toddlers
Baby-Led Weaning
Sleep Strategies
Toileting the Montessori Way
Setting Limits and Establishing Routines
The Montessori Home Environment: Birth to 5 Months
The Montessori Home Environment: 5 to 12 Months
The Montessori Home Environment: 12 to 36 Months
Aids and Hindrances to Development
Community and Professional Resources
Teacher-Parent Conferencing
Parent Involvement

Module 5 — Observation

Observation as the Montessori Method
Preparing to Observe
The C.O.R.E. Process
Practice: Building the Habit of Observation
Classroom Observations
Observing in Home and Other Settings
Record Keeping
Practicum Observation

Module 6 — Program Leadership

General Needs of a Montessori Classroom
Prepared Environment Set-Up and Clean-Up Procedures
Cycle of Planning
Staffing Schedules
Children's Routine Schedules
Authentic Assessment
Positive Discipline
Communication and Problem-Solving Strategies
Planning for Children with Differences
Multicultural Education and Diversity

Module 7 — Early Childhood Overview

Montessori Philosophy and the 3-6 Perspective on Environment
Practical Life Materials
Sensorial Materials
Language Materials
Mathematics Materials
Cultural Materials

Advanced Learning

AMTI Online Diploma with MACTE Accreditation in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies

(assignments and practicum required)

AMTIAU1C

🎓 MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma & MACTE Accredited Certification

★ Best Value · Recognised Globally

The Diploma in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies is for those who already have Certificate III or above in Early Childhood and would like to gain a worldwide recognised MACTE Accreditation.

✓0 – 3 Years
✓Complete in 12–24 Months
!In-Person Requirements
✓Access to Video Lesson Library
✓Full Faculty Support
✓DIY Digital Manual Included
✓Enrolment Open Worldwide
✓Blended 200 Academic Hours (120 Hours Online Self-Paced + 80 Hours In-Person)
✓90 Minutes Online Mentoring Each Month
!Requires Practicum Hours at a Recognised Montessori Service
✓MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma & MACTE Accredited Certification

▼ Key Course Segments

Module 1 — Philosophy

Dr Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work
Overview of the Montessori Approach: Adult, Child and Environment
Foundational Principles
Human Tendencies
The Absorbent Mind
Sensitive Periods
Planes of Development
The Prepared Adult
The Prepared Environment

Module 2 — Child Development

Anatomy and Physiology
Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Birth and the Symbiotic Period
Nutrition
Hygiene
Child Development Theories
Neuromyths of Development
Foundations of Personality Development
Brain Development
Movement Development
Language Development
Cognitive Development
Social and Emotional Development
Attachment
Developmental Crises: Birth, Weaning and Toileting
Role of the Adult to Aid Development

Module 3 — Environmental Design

The Environment in General
Infant and Toddler Communities
People in the Environment
Space: 2 to 16 Months
Space: 16 to 36 Months
Objects, Furniture and Equipment
Psychosensory-Motor Development
Aids to Development: 0 to 5 Months
Aids to Development: 5 to 18 Months
Aids to Development: 18 to 36 Months
Development of Equilibrium: 5 to 36 Months
Language Materials
The Three-Period Lesson
Stereognostic Sense
Art
Music
Food
Practical Life
Care of the Person
Care of the Environment
Moving Furniture
Food Preparation
Grace and Courtesy
Trainer-Supervised Practice

Module 4 — Child, Family and Community

Psychology of Parenting
The Montessori Parent
Parenting Babies and Toddlers
Baby-Led Weaning
Sleep Strategies
Toileting the Montessori Way
Setting Limits and Establishing Routines
The Montessori Home Environment: Birth to 5 Months
The Montessori Home Environment: 5 to 12 Months
The Montessori Home Environment: 12 to 36 Months
Aids and Hindrances to Development
Community and Professional Resources
Teacher-Parent Conferencing
Parent Involvement

Module 5 — Observation

Observation as the Montessori Method
Preparing to Observe
The C.O.R.E. Process
Practice: Building the Habit of Observation
Classroom Observations
Observing in Home and Other Settings
Record Keeping
Practicum Observation

Module 6 — Program Leadership

General Needs of a Montessori Classroom
Prepared Environment Set-Up and Clean-Up Procedures
Cycle of Planning
Staffing Schedules
Children's Routine Schedules
Authentic Assessment
Positive Discipline
Communication and Problem-Solving Strategies
Planning for Children with Differences
Multicultural Education and Diversity

Module 7 — Early Childhood Overview

Montessori Philosophy and the 3-6 Perspective on Environment
Practical Life Materials
Sensorial Materials
Language Materials
Mathematics Materials
Cultural Materials

Academic Hour Breakdown (MACTE)

Montessori Philosophy — 12 hrs in-person, 12 hrs online
Child Development — 16 hrs in-person, 20 hrs online
Environmental Design — 52 hrs in-person, 48 hrs online
Child, Family & Community — 6 hrs in-person, 18 hrs online
Observation — 6 hrs in-person, 6 hrs online
Program Leadership — 4 hrs in-person, 6 hrs online
Early Childhood Overview — 10 hrs online only
Total in-person: 96 hrs · Total online: 110 hrs
Practicum observation: 200 hrs

Module 8 — Practicum

Practicum

★ MACTE Accredited

Compare Course Options

Feature	AMTI Audited Online Diploma in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies (no assignments or practicum) AMTIAU1A	AMTI Online Diploma in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies (assignments required) AMTIAU1B	AMTI Online Diploma with MACTE Accreditation in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies (assignments and practicum required) AMTIAU1C
Program Basics
Enrolment Open Worldwide	✓	✓	✓
Complete in 12–24 Months	✓	✓	✓
Accessible, Flexible and Affordable	✓	✓	✓
Rolling Start Option to Suit Lifestyle	✓	✓	✓
Competitive Fee Structure	✓	✓	✓
Support Features
First Year Membership to AMTI & MA	✓	✓	✓
Email Access to Faculty Support	Limited	✓	✓
Full Access to Faculty Support	—	✓	✓
Online Participation & Attendance Certification	—	✓	✓
In-Person Requirement	—	—	✓
Certification & Recognition
AMTI Certificate of Completion	✓	—	—
AMTI Diploma on Completion	—	✓	✓
MACTE International Certification	—	—	✓
Practicum Hours at a Recognised Montessori Environment	—	Limited to 120 hrs	✓
Upgrade to Diploma / MACTE Level Available	✓	✓	N/A
Pricing
Individual / Per Student	$1,950 AUD + GST	$3,890 AUD + GST	$5,790 AUD + GST
Residency Program for Schools or Centres (email info@amti.au for further information & enrolment)	$19,500 AUD + GST Unlimited Course Attendees* *applies to school or centre staff only	$31,120 AUD + GST Unlimited Course Attendees* *applies to school or centre staff only (Price includes AMTI Diploma registration fees for up to 8 students. Additional Diploma students $500 each)	$46,320 AUD + GST Unlimited Course Attendees* *applies to school or centre staff only (Price includes AMTI Diploma and MACTE registration fees for up to 8 students. Additional MACTE students $750 each)
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