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Endorsed certificate included — every course comes with a Montessori Australia endorsed certificate upon completion.

Developed by AMTI Endorsed by Montessori Australia Self-paced — study anytime, anywhere Pathway to nationally recognised Diploma training Video · Interactive Modules · Guided Study Suitable for educators, families & assistants Developed by AMTI Endorsed by Montessori Australia Self-paced — study anytime, anywhere Pathway to nationally recognised Diploma training Video · Interactive Modules · Guided Study Suitable for educators, families & assistants
Find Your Course

There's a course
designed for you.

Whether you're new to Montessori or deepening years of practice, every course is built around where you are right now.

Families
Families
You want to understand your child's Montessori environment or bring the approach home. Start here with an accessible introduction or home school resource.
Start with MTA011 →
Classroom Assistants
Classroom Assistants
You're working or volunteering in a Montessori setting and need to understand the philosophy, the environment, and your role quickly and practically.
Start with MTA0225 →
Educators
Educators & Directors
You're a qualified educator pursuing endorsed professional development, building toward certification, or considering a Montessori Diploma pathway.
Start with MTA055 →

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Professional Learning Pathway

Montessori Professional
Learning Packages

Flagship endorsed courses for educators entering or growing within Montessori early childhood environments across Australia.

Introduction to Montessori Education$220

MTA011 · 4 Modules

Introduction to Montessori Education

Introduces the history of Montessori education and key foundational theories and practices. Perfect for families and anyone beginning their Montessori journey.

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Montessori Professional Learning Package$410

MTA033 · 6 Modules

Montessori Professional Learning Package

A complete introduction to Montessori history, theories, practices, and pedagogy. Ideal for educators already in a Montessori environment wanting a structured foundation.

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Endorsed MPLP With Certification$660

MTA055 · 6 Modules · Certified

Endorsed MPLP — With Certification

Comprehensive Montessori history, theories, and pedagogy for educators. Includes a Montessori Australia endorsed Certificate of Completion on assessment.

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Endorsed MPLP With Certification and Consultation$790

MTA077 · 6 Modules · + 2hr Consultation

Endorsed MPLP — With Certification & 2-Hour Consultation

All the depth of MTA055, plus two hours of personal consultation with a Montessori trainer for guided, individualised support.

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MPLP Elementary and Adolescent Focus$380

MTA038 · 5 Modules · Elementary & Adolescent

MPLP — Elementary & Adolescent Focus

Montessori theories, practices, and pedagogy tailored for educators working with primary-aged and high school adolescent students.

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A2Z Home School Set Course$125

MTA0900 · Home School

A2Z Home School Set Course

A how-to guide for families offering Montessori lessons at home. Easy-to-follow lesson plans and videos for 20 key learning materials for ages 3–6.

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Single Module Courses

Deep-Dive Modules

Standalone modules exploring one area in depth — available individually or as part of a broader pathway.

Key Montessori Principles and Theory$113

MTA1099 · 1 Module

Key Montessori Principles and Theory

Core Montessori theories underpinning the prepared learning environment and its common design features.

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The Prepared Environment$113

MTA2099 · 1 Module

The Prepared Environment

Montessori theories underpinning the preparation of a learning environment for young children.

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The Role of the Prepared Adult$113

MTA3099 · 1 Module

The Role of the Prepared Adult

Montessori's theory on adults working with young children, with practical techniques for the Prepared Environment.

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Montessori Materials and Activities$113

MTA4099 · 1 Module

Montessori Materials and Activities

Core Montessori materials and activities for young children, with practical ways to support each area of the Prepared Environment.

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Documenting Children's Learning$170

MTA2022 · 2 Modules

Documenting Children's Learning & NQF & EYLF

Documenting children's learning and practical ways adults can support children across the first plane of development.

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Compare Courses

Which MPLP is
right for you?

All three courses cover the same 6 core modules. What changes is the level of assessment, certification, and support.


 MTA033
Professional 		MTA055
Endorsed + Certified 		MTA077
Certified + Consult
Price $4106 modules $6606 modules $7906 modules + consult
6 Core Montessori Modules ✓ ✓ ✓
Certificate of Participation ✓ — —
Assessed by Montessori Trainer — ✓ ✓
Endorsed Certificate of Completion — ✓ ✓
Credit toward Diploma programmes — ✓ ✓
2-Hour Personal Consultation — — ✓
Best for Quick refresher or exploration without formal assessment Professional development toward certification Personalised support & career transition

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Enrol in MTA055
Enrol in MTA077

MTA033

$410

6 modules

  • ✓ 6 Core Montessori Modules
  • ✓ Certificate of Participation
  • — No formal assessment
  • — No endorsed certificate

Best for: Quick refresher or exploration without formal assessment

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MTA055

$660

6 modules · Endorsed + Certified

  • ✓ 6 Core Montessori Modules
  • ✓ Assessed by Montessori Trainer
  • ✓ Endorsed Certificate of Completion
  • ✓ Credit toward Diploma programmes

Best for: Professional development toward certification

Enrol in MTA055

MTA077

$790

6 modules + 2hr consultation

  • ✓ Everything in MTA055
  • ✓ 2-Hour Personal Consultation
  • ✓ Endorsed Certificate of Completion
  • ✓ Credit toward Diploma programmes

Best for: Personalised support & career transition

Enrol in MTA077
Free Trial

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to start?

Try a lesson for free before you commit. No credit card. No pressure. Just great Montessori education.

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Specialist Training

Additional Courses

Targeted, self-paced courses covering key aspects of Montessori practice — from classroom observation to AI in education.

The Role of the Montessori Assistant$189

MTA0225 · Self-Paced · 8 Hours

The Role of the Assistant

Designed for adults with no prior Montessori knowledge working or volunteering in a Montessori classroom for any age group.

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The Baby and the Butterfly$189

MTA0335 · Compulsory AMTI Diploma Module

The Baby and the Butterfly

An overview of human development from birth to adulthood. A compulsory module across all AMTI Montessori Diploma training levels.

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Superpowers of Young Children$189

MTA0445 · Compulsory AMTI Diploma Module

Superpowers of Young Children

Montessori's theory of mind — the difference between the Absorbent Mind in the First Plane and the Reasoning Mind of older children.

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The Big Picture$189

MTA0555

The Big Picture — Becoming a Montessori Teacher

Sets the stage for your Montessori journey by examining what teaching is truly about and the difference the approach makes.

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Preparing Yourself to be a Montessori Educator$189

MTA0665

Preparing Yourself: Scientist, Servant and Saint

The most vital and transformative aspect of becoming a teacher — preparing yourself to be in genuine relationship with children.

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Observing in the Classroom$134

MTA0775

Observing in the Classroom

A close look at observation — the most critical skill of the Montessori teacher — with a step-by-step guide to observing in your classroom.

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The Montessori Induction Toolkit$49 · Intro Price
🔥 Limited Introductory Price

MTA3100

The Montessori Induction Toolkit

Support your transition into Montessori practice with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Full price $134 — currently just $49.

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AI and Our Cosmic Purpose$134 · New

MTA0885

AI and Our Cosmic Purpose

How digital technologies and AI intersect with Montessori principles, and what it means to champion child-led, human-centred learning.

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See It In Action

What our students say
about MTA courses.

Hear directly from Christine — one of hundreds of educators who've completed the Montessori Professional Learning Series.

Christine — Montessori Professional Learning Series graduate

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Student Stories

Educators who've
been where you are.

Hear from real students across Australia who've completed MTA courses and brought Montessori principles to life.

★★★★★

By following through each module I was able to learn and build on the concepts with minimal questions or frustration. It taught me what I was looking to learn, was well organised, and well-paced. I'm already applying what I learned at work.

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LaraFDC Program Coordinator
★★★★★

As a mum of two, your course gave me a great introduction to Montessori Education. It helped me understand the theories better so I can talk more easily to their teachers — and helped me prepare our home environment too.

K
Katie W.Parent & Montessori Family
★★★★★

Well designed. The course gave me a great and useful introduction to Montessori. It was a great experience and something I have been able to apply immediately in my classroom environment.

S
SarahEarly Childhood Educator
The People Behind the Courses

Meet our Instructors

Every course is developed and delivered by experienced Montessori practitioners — people who have lived and shaped the approach across Australia and internationally.

Liz Ghali

Liz Ghali

Executive Director, Montessori Australia

Liz has 4 children, all educated under the Montessori Method from birth — the youngest through to 18 years. She has supported adolescents for 35 years, beginning as a youth worker then as a humanities teacher in the 1980s.

She holds a BA Dip. Ed (Honours) from UNSW and completed the NAMTA Montessori Orientation to Adolescent Studies in 2007. From 2006 she led the team that established the Montessori adolescent community at Sydney Montessori School, graduating its first HSC cohort in 2013.

Currently on the Montessori Australia Executive Team and Board.

Mark Powell

Mark Powell

Director of Education Services, Montessori Australia

Mark took his elementary Montessori training in New York in 1994 and taught in 6–9 and 9–12 classrooms across Boston and San Francisco for 22 years, while training teachers with CMTE for 12 years.

He holds an M.Ed. from Lesley University, has published 25 articles on Montessori education, designed materials sold by Nienhuis and others, and consulted for dozens of schools in the US, Australia and New Zealand.

Currently on the Montessori Australia Executive Team and Board.

Alex Ioannou

Alex Ioannou

Director of Research & Development, Montessori Australia

Alex has worked as an educator for over 30 years, with nearly 20 in Montessori education within an Adolescent programme — building deep expertise in accreditation and teacher capacity.

Recently appointed Director of Research and Development at Montessori Australia, Alex develops professional learning for practitioners from Early Childhood through to Ageing Services.

Susan Chahwan

Susan Chahwan

Montessori Australia Executive Team & Board

A trained music teacher (Diploma in Music Education, Sydney Conservatorium), Susan discovered Montessori after becoming a parent, earning a Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood) and the AMI 3–6 Diploma in Sydney.

After a decade of classroom experience she was mentored by Mrs W. Duyker de Vries, founder of The Montessori School in Kingsley WA. Susan now runs Montessori Works — named from her belief that Montessori truly works.

Currently on the Montessori Australia Executive Team and Board.

Your Journey

A Clear Pathway to Expertise

From your first lesson to an AMTI Montessori Diploma — every step builds on the last.

Step 01
Introduction or Single Modules
Start here — no prior experience needed. Explore individual topics or take the introductory course to get your bearings.
Step 02
Professional Learning Package
A 6-module comprehensive foundation in Montessori history, theory, practices, and pedagogy. Certificate of Participation on completion.
Step 03
Endorsed MPLP with Certification
Assessed study with a Montessori Australia endorsed Certificate of Completion. Credit may apply toward select Diploma programmes.
Step 04
Montessori Diploma via AMTI
MACTE-accredited teacher training for 0–3, 3–6, 6–12 and 12–18 age groups. The professional qualification for Montessori educators.
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On-Demand

Conference Recordings

Keynotes, expert sessions, and panel discussions from national Montessori conferences — yours to watch anytime.

MIC 2025$450

MIC2025

Montessori International Conference 2025

Three days of transformative learning from leading Montessori minds across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

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Best Practice 2025$99

Best Practice 2025

Best Practice Conference 2025

Best Practice in the Modern World — Putting the Pieces Together. All sessions from this national gathering.

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Best Practice 2024$99

Best Practice 2024

Early Childhood: Best Practice Conference 2024

The Balancing Act: The Graceful Choreography of Teaching — expert-led sessions on best practice in the modern classroom.

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Transforming the Adult 2023$99

October 2023

Transforming the Adult Conference 2023

A diverse range of topics exploring how educators can develop new skills, enhance their careers, and explore their full potential.

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Best Practices 2023$99

March 2023

Best Practices Conference — March 2023

Montessori educators and leaders discovering best practices to support children and bring out the best in themselves.

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Thinking Different 2022$99

June 2022

Thinking Different Conference — June 2022

Supporting Neurological Divergences — academics and experts sharing knowledge on neurodiversity in the Montessori classroom.

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Common Questions

Everything you need
to know before enrolling.

Are these courses accredited or nationally recognised?+
MTA courses are not nationally accredited vocational qualifications. However, the Endorsed MPLP courses (MTA055 and MTA077) carry a Certificate of Completion endorsed by Montessori Australia and may count as credit toward select Diploma programmes. Visit amti.au for nationally recognised Diploma options.
Can I study if I'm not in Australia?+
Yes — all courses are fully online and accessible from anywhere in the world. The content is grounded in the Australian context (EYLF, NQF), but the Montessori principles are universal. Prices are listed in Australian dollars.
How long do the courses take to complete?+
Single-module courses take roughly 2–3 hours. The Role of the Assistant (MTA0225) is approximately 8 hours. The 6-module MPLP courses are designed to take several weeks at a self-paced rate. You have ongoing access once enrolled — no pressure to rush.
Will this course count toward a Montessori Diploma?+
Completing an Endorsed MPLP (MTA055 or MTA077) may be recognised as credit toward select Diploma-level programmes. Contact AMTI at [email protected] to discuss your situation before enrolling if credit is a key consideration.
What's the difference between a Certificate of Participation and a Certificate of Completion?+
A Certificate of Participation (MTA033) confirms you completed the modules — no formal assessment required. A Certificate of Completion (MTA055, MTA077) is awarded after assessment by a Montessori trainer and is endorsed by Montessori Australia. The Certificate of Completion carries more professional weight and may attract Diploma credit.
Do I need any prior Montessori knowledge to enrol?+
No prior knowledge required. MTA011, MTA033, MTA055, MTA0225, and all single-module courses are accessible to complete beginners. Try the free trial lesson first if you're unsure.
Can I get a refund if the course isn't right for me?+
Please review the refund policy on the Montessori Training Australia website before purchasing. We strongly recommend the free trial lesson first — it gives you a genuine preview so you can enrol with confidence.
I'm a Montessori Australia member. Are there discounts?+
Yes — Montessori Australia members receive special pricing on select courses. Visit the MA Member Offers page for current discounts and how to access them.

Online Montessori Courses in Australia — Built for Real Educators

Montessori Training Australia (MTA) is the online professional development wing of Montessori Australia, the national peak body. Every course has been developed by the Australian Montessori Training Institute (AMTI) and endorsed by Montessori Australia.

Whether you're a parent, a new assistant, or a qualified educator pursuing endorsed professional development toward Diploma-level study — there's a course designed for exactly where you are right now.

All courses are 100% online and self-paced — short video lessons, interactive readings, and practical activities that fit around your work and life.

Completing an Endorsed MPLP (MTA055 or MTA077) may count as credit toward select Diploma-level programmes. Contact AMTI at [email protected] for more information.