Become an early years educator.
A self-paced, online ECCE certificate built on the hands-on experience of facilitators who have spent years in classrooms and leading teaching teams. Practical, classroom-ready, and globally trusted.
What is the ACE ECCE course?
Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) is the foundation of every great teacher. The ACE course goes beyond theory, offering practical strategies, real-world insights and a 360° learning process where theory and classroom practice come together, so you finish confident, capable and truly ready to teach.





Ten reasons to choose ACE.
Online & self-paced
Learn anytime, anywhere. The flexible format fits around college, work or family.
Pre-recorded modules
Watch and revisit every session as often as you like, for deeper understanding.
Expert-led content
Modules designed by experienced educators and school leaders, focused on real classroom solutions.
Application-based assignments
Each module ends with a practical task: case studies, classroom scenarios and projects, not theory Q&A.
Personalised feedback
Quick feedback from team ACE, with calls or Zoom discussions when more handholding helps.
Career-ready training
Prepares you to teach in international schools, national schools and preschools.
Mandatory internships
Apply your learning through hands-on classroom experience.
Strong placement guidance
Dedicated support to prepare for and access teaching opportunities.
Certificate & letter
Receive a course certificate and recommendation letter on successful completion.
Global impact
Join 10,000+ teachers trained across the globe.
Detailed course topics.
Twenty-four modules across two tracks, each ending in a practical, application-based assignment.
Foundations of teaching
- Teaching vs. Facilitation
- Theories of & Approaches to Child Development and Learning
- Developmental Milestones
- Scope & Sequence / Curriculum Planning
- Classroom Resource Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Assessment
- Effective Communication Strategies
- Children with Special Needs
- The Power of Play
- Homework Strategies
- Arts, Music & Theatre
Modern classroom practice
- Am I Open-Minded?
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Differentiation
- Multiple Intelligences
- Information & Communication Technology
- Emotional Intelligence & EQ
- Event Planning
- Learning Centres
- Read Aloud
- Quality Circle Time
- Leadership & Administration
- Life Skills: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Where it can take you.
Teacher
Preschool or high school
Curriculum developer
Design programs & scope
Online content development
Education content services
Children's book author
Write for young readers
Activity clubs
Run enrichment programs
Start your own preschool
Launch your own centre
Eligibility
Open to anyone post Grade 12, and to current teachers looking for an upgrade.
From the teachers we trained.
When I embarked on ACE's teacher training course, I was already a devoted educator with a passion for teaching. Little did I know that this course would not only infuse my existing teaching practices with 21st-century perspectives but also bridge the gaps, elevating the way I approached education. The hands-on sessions were engaging and immediately applicable to daily teaching. Despite not actively teaching during the course, I envisioned seamless applications for the new learnings. Covering beyond basic teacher training topics, each session embedded crucial classroom management strategies for creating happy classrooms, from planning to incorporating dramatic elements. The facilitators' integrity and humility left a lasting impact, influencing not just my teaching skills but essential life skills applicable in any setting. Open-mindedness, learned from co-teachers regardless of their position, became integral to my approach. Now in an IB PYP setup, I've grown significantly, recognizing the need for constant self-upgrade. The learnings from ACE are ingrained in my teaching practices, proving easy and apt for daily application. Proudly, this course wasn't just any ECCED program — it made me the authentic teacher I am today. Grateful to ACE, I am committed to spreading the joy of teaching and learning.
Train with ACE.
Online, self-paced, and built on 25 years of classroom practice. Join 10,000+ teachers trained across the globe.