Montessori Training Programs
We offer Montessori certification to work with every age – from infants through adolescents.
Program Levels
Each certification training program is offered in two tiers, either a Full Certificate or an Associate Certificate. These are essentially the same programs, content-wise; however, the Full Certificate program includes either one or two short residencies in addition to the online component and the Associate Certificate program is not MACTE-accredited.
The Associate Certificate is not generally made available to North American Elementary adult learners because of the increasing requirement of schools to have teachers with certificates from MACTE-accredited programs.
Infant-Toddler
At the Infant- Toddler level, the child is the curriculum. The focus at this level is more on understanding the incredible developmental changes that take place in the first three years of life.
Early Childhood
Freedom of choice and independent exploration are paramount at the Early Childhood level. Throughout your coursework, you will complete a variety of meaningful assignments that relate directly to the child’s classroom experience and provide opportunities for practical application of the course material.
Elementary
Collaboration, community, and curiosity encompass the Elementary level classroom. The older age group promotes learning and interdependence. Throughout your coursework in our Elementary program, you will be presented with a deep and comprehensive exploration of the Montessori approach for the elementary-age child.
Secondary
Observation is Maria Montessori’s method of education, and she intended for her teachers to act both as scientists and as saints. Throughout your coursework in our Secondary Program, you will explore Montessori’s scientific and spiritual observational pedagogies and apply this process to your own practice so you’ll feel confident and excited to implement these strategies in your own classroom.
School Leadership
We think it’s critical to have a comprehensive understanding of Montessori theory and child development in order to be a successful Montessori School Leader. As part of our School Leadership Program, you will establish a strong foundation of the best practices for the education of children from birth through high school.
Early Childhood Assistant
By successfully completing this 12-week course, you will earn an IMC Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Credential for supporting teachers and children in a 3-6-year-old classroom.
Elementary Assistant
By successfully completing this 12-week course, you will earn an IMC Elementary Assistant Teacher Credential for supporting teachers and children in both Lower (6-9) and Upper (9-12) Elementary Classrooms.
Postpartum Doula Certification
Become a certified postpartum doula and learn how to care for the parents, baby and other siblings while offering parents consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort and encouragement.
Professional Development
All CGMS Professional Development courses are designed as an introduction to Montessori for those new to Montessori or as enrichment and continuing education for Montessori teachers.
