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ACE Early Years Certificate Course · Online

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.

The essentials

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.

ACE teacher training session
Hands-on classroom practice
ACE educators at a workshop
Trainees collaborating
Early years learning in action
100% onlineSelf-paced modules
10,000+ teachersTrained worldwide
Internship includedReal classroom practice
Certificate+ recommendation letter
Why enrol

Ten reasons to choose ACE.

01

Online & self-paced

Learn anytime, anywhere. The flexible format fits around college, work or family.

02

Pre-recorded modules

Watch and revisit every session as often as you like, for deeper understanding.

03

Expert-led content

Modules designed by experienced educators and school leaders, focused on real classroom solutions.

04

Application-based assignments

Each module ends with a practical task: case studies, classroom scenarios and projects, not theory Q&A.

05

Personalised feedback

Quick feedback from team ACE, with calls or Zoom discussions when more handholding helps.

06

Career-ready training

Prepares you to teach in international schools, national schools and preschools.

07

Mandatory internships

Apply your learning through hands-on classroom experience.

08

Strong placement guidance

Dedicated support to prepare for and access teaching opportunities.

09

Certificate & letter

Receive a course certificate and recommendation letter on successful completion.

10

Global impact

Join 10,000+ teachers trained across the globe.

What you'll learn

Detailed course topics.

Twenty-four modules across two tracks, each ending in a practical, application-based assignment.

Course A

Foundations of teaching

  1. Teaching vs. Facilitation
  2. Theories of & Approaches to Child Development and Learning
  3. Developmental Milestones
  4. Scope & Sequence / Curriculum Planning
  5. Classroom Resource Strategies
  6. Lesson Planning
  7. Assessment
  8. Effective Communication Strategies
  9. Children with Special Needs
  10. The Power of Play
  11. Homework Strategies
  12. Arts, Music & Theatre
Course B

Modern classroom practice

  1. Am I Open-Minded?
  2. Inquiry-Based Learning
  3. Differentiation
  4. Multiple Intelligences
  5. Information & Communication Technology
  6. Emotional Intelligence & EQ
  7. Event Planning
  8. Learning Centres
  9. Read Aloud
  10. Quality Circle Time
  11. Leadership & Administration
  12. Life Skills: Health, Nutrition & Safety
After the course

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.

In their words

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.
Shivani Patel Grade 3 homeroom teacher & Learning leader DSB International School, Mumbai
ACE Early Years Certificate Course

Train with ACE.

Online, self-paced, and built on 25 years of classroom practice. Join 10,000+ teachers trained across the globe.