Aditya Birla Education Academy focuses on providing educators with learning opportunities to pursue their ambitions and boost their career growth.
Certification Program in Early Childhood Education (CPECE)
Certification Program in Early Childhood Education, 16 Weeks
Early years shape lifelong learning.
Early Childhood Education lays the foundation for how children learn, interact, communicate and develop. Yet effective early-years teaching requires more than experience and good intentions—it requires an understanding of child development, pedagogy, observation, assessment, inclusion and curriculum design.
The Certification Program in Early Childhood Education (CPECE) by Aditya Birla Education Academy is designed to help educators build these capabilities and translate them into meaningful classroom practice.
The programme brings together child development and neuroscience, national frameworks, global ECE approaches, inclusive education, play-based learning, curriculum design, assessment and reflective teaching.
The focus is on developing the knowledge and practical skills required to create safe, nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environments for young children.
Programme Snapshot
- Duration: 16 Weeks
- Total Learning Hours: 64 Hours
- Start Date: 17 November 2026
- Days: Tuesday & Friday
- Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Mode: Online
- Programme Fee: ₹17,700 (Inclusive of taxes)
-
A Foundation-to-Practice Approach to Early Childhood Education
The curriculum moves from understanding early childhood development and educational philosophies to designing learning experiences, creating inclusive environments and strengthening assessment practices.
Module 1: Global Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- Global and Indian perspectives on Early Childhood Education
- Brain development and neuroscience
- Play-based learning theories and practices
- Child rights, wellbeing and safeguarding
Module 2: Child Development and Learning Domains
- Physical development
- Social and emotional development
- Cognitive development
- Motor development
- Language and communication development
Module 3: Philosophical and Pedagogical Approaches in Early Childhood Education
- Froebel and Kindergarten philosophy
- Montessori approach
- Reggio Emilia approach
- Indian thinkers including Gandhi, Gijubhai Badheka and Tagore
Module 4: Curriculum Design and Learning Experiences
- Early Years Foundation Stage
- National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage
- Montessori and International Baccalaureate frameworks
- Project-based learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Experiential learning
- Foundations of literacy
- Foundations of numeracy
Module 5: Inclusive Education and Learner Diversity
- Inclusion and diversity
- Universal Design for Learning
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Inclusive classroom strategies
Module 6: Teaching Strategies and Learning Environments
- Child-centred teaching strategies
- Teacher-child interaction and communication
- Classroom organisation
- Learning spaces
- Positive discipline
- Behaviour guidance
Module 7: Observation, Assessment and Documentation
- Principles of assessment in Early Childhood Education
- Observation tools and techniques
- Authentic and formative assessment
- Portfolios
- Documentation practices
-
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum qualification: Class XII pass
- Good communication skills
- Interest in working with young children
Programme Details
- Start Date: 17 November 2026
- Days: Tuesday & Friday
- Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Duration: 16 Weeks
- Total Learning Hours: 64 Hours
- Mode: Online
- Programme Fee: ₹17,700 (Inclusive of taxes)
Write your review
-
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is this programme designed for? The programme is designed for early-years teachers and educators, Montessori and preschool teachers, NGO and community-based ECE practitioners, school assistants and caregivers, and aspiring early childhood educators.
- What is the minimum qualification? The minimum qualification is Class XII pass.
- What will I learn in this programme? The programme covers child development, neuroscience, play-based learning, ECE philosophies, curriculum design, inclusive education, teaching strategies, learning environments, observation, assessment and documentation.
- Does the programme cover Montessori and Reggio Emilia? Yes. The programme covers Montessori and Reggio Emilia, along with Froebel and perspectives from Indian thinkers including Gandhi, Gijubhai Badheka and Tagore.
- Does the programme cover inclusive education? Yes. The programme includes inclusion and diversity, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and inclusive classroom strategies.
- Does the programme include assessment and documentation? Yes. Participants will explore observation, authentic and formative assessment, portfolios and documentation practices.
- When does the programme begin? The programme begins on 17 November 2026.
- What are the class timings? Classes are held every Tuesday and Friday, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- What is the duration of the programme? The programme duration is 16 Weeks.
- How many learning hours does the programme include? The programme includes 64 total learning hours.
- Does the programme provide internship or placement support? No. This is a certification programme, not an internship or placement programme. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, practical skills and competencies needed to pursue opportunities in Early Childhood Education. However, internship and placement support is not provided as part of the programme.
Chat Now
