120 hours
Certificate Course
6 months
$170 USD / £140 GBP / ₹11,800 INR
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London College of Teachers (UK) · ECCE Teacher Training
Early Childhood Care & Education
Professional preparation for caring for, facilitating and teaching children from infancy through the early years, with Certificate to Integrated Master-level options.
Study modeOnline / self-paced Focus age0 to 6 years Options5 course levels
Course Overview
Choose the level that matches your background and career goal.
Programme levels, fees, eligibility, duration, curriculum and assessment information are presented together to help you compare the available London College of Teachers (UK) pathways and choose the level that best matches your background and goals.
The Early Childhood Care & Education pathway focuses on the care, development and education of children from birth to age six. It combines child-development knowledge with teaching and facilitation approaches for early-years environments.
Core levels progress from Certificate to Diploma and PG Diploma, while extended Master-level options combine the PG Diploma in ECCE with additional professional-development courses.
Fees & Duration
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Fees and course durations were last reviewed on 7 August 2026.
INR prices are shown as published and include GST where stated on the programme page. Fees and fast-track charges can change. Confirm the final payable amount and certification option with admissions before making payment.
Who is this for?Aspiring early-childhood educators, nursery and preschool teachers, caregivers, parents and professionals working with young children.
How to choose this pathway
Early-childhood education combines care, development, relationships, play and intentional teaching. A useful course should help you understand not only what activities to offer young children, but why those activities are appropriate for a particular developmental stage.
Learners planning to work in nurseries, preschools or childcare settings should also research the safeguarding, staff-qualification and licensing expectations that apply in the country where they intend to work.
What this training should help you do
- Relate early learning activities to physical, language, cognitive, social and emotional development.
- Plan play-based and teacher-guided experiences for young children.
- Create routines and environments that support security, participation and independence.
- Observe children and communicate learning or developmental concerns responsibly.
- Distinguish professional early-years training from country-specific licensing or registration requirements.
Before you enrol
- Decide whether your goal is nursery, preschool, childcare, early-years classroom support or further academic study.
- Check the minimum staff qualification rules for the setting and country you are targeting.
- Compare ECCE with Montessori or nursery teacher training if you are unsure which approach fits your career goal.
What you will study
- Physical and emotional development in early childhood
- Child psychology foundations
- Teaching and facilitation techniques for young children
- Recognising developmental and learning concerns
- Lesson planning and case-study work at higher levels
- Preparation for preschool, childcare and early-years settings
Assessment
- Course modules include MCQ-based assessment.
- Diploma and PG Diploma levels include lesson-planning and case-study work.
- Tutors review required projects and advanced work before final certification.
How the online course works
- Complete enrolment and payment for the selected course level.
- Receive access credentials for the online course.
- Complete the modules and associated MCQs or assignments.
- Complete the required project or lesson-planning work at higher levels.
- Receive certification after satisfactory completion.
Career pathways this training can support
Early-childhood educatorPreschool teacherNursery / childcare practitionerPrivate caregiverEarly-years classroom support
Course completion does not by itself guarantee eligibility for a regulated teaching post. Teacher registration, licensing, visa and employer requirements vary by country and role.
Common questions
What is Early Childhood Care & Education?
ECCE covers the care, development and education of young children, including physical, language, cognitive, social and emotional development and the learning environments that support them.
Which ECCE level should I choose?
Use your current academic level and career goal. The Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma have different published entry criteria, while extended Master-level options add further professional-development subjects.
What is the difference between ECCE and Montessori?
ECCE is the broader field of early-childhood care and education. Montessori is one specific educational approach within early learning. A learner can study ECCE broadly and later specialise in Montessori practice.
What careers can early-childhood training support?
It can support professional development for nursery, preschool, childcare and early-years classroom roles. Actual employment eligibility depends on the employer and any local staff-qualification or licensing rules.
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