The ideal first step in professional studies of Montessori Education. During this course, you will work independently through the interactive learning materials and complete an assessment task at the end of each module. Your learning is overseen and assessed by the course training supervisor. On completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion endorsed by Montessori Australia and AMTI.
This course is not part of the membership free benefits.
Part One: The History of Montessori Education
Part Two. Montessori's Theory of Planes of Development
Part Three. Montessori's Theory of the Absorbent Mind
Part Four. Montessori's Theories Sensitive Periods and Human Tendencies
Module 1. Assessment
Part One: The Prepared Environment
FREE PREVIEWPart Two: The Physical Environment
Module 2. Assessment
Part One: The Prepared Adult
Part Two: Working with Young Children
Module 3. Assessment
Part One: An overview of Montessori Materials
Part Two: Activities for Movement
Part Three: Activities in Practical Life
Part Four: Keys to the World
Part Five: Activities in Language & Mathematics
Module 4. Assessment
Documenting Children's Learning
Module 5. Assessment
Part One: Montessori National Curriculum and EYLF Outcomes
Part Two: Reflective Professional Practices
Module 6. Assessment
Invitation to Visit Montessori Training and AMTI
Get a feel for the course before enrolling. This free preview lesson gives you an introduction to the learning style, course structure and Montessori approach used throughout MTA055.
Ideal for educators, centre leaders and anyone considering Montessori professional learning who wants to see how the course is delivered before making a decision.
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MTA055 is designed for educators working in or moving toward Montessori environments who want endorsed, structured professional development.
Important qualification note
MTA055 is an endorsed professional learning course. It is not a Montessori Diploma or nationally recognised teacher training qualification. Diploma courses are available through AMTI at amti.au.
You are already in a Montessori setting and want to formalise your practice with endorsed, assessed professional development.
✓ Classroom educators and room leaders
✓ Educators seeking a Certificate of Completion
✓ Those building toward Diploma-level study
You are transitioning into a Montessori environment and need a solid theoretical and practical foundation before stepping into the classroom.
✓ Educators new to Montessori settings
✓ Those completing a Montessori induction
✓ Career changers entering early childhood
You lead a team in a Montessori environment and want to deepen your understanding to better support your staff and families.
✓ Nominated supervisors and room leaders
✓ Directors supporting Montessori implementation
✓ Leaders building a Montessori team culture
Six modules covering the full spectrum of Montessori theory and classroom practice. By the end of this course you will be able to apply Montessori principles with confidence in your own environment.
✓ Montessori history, philosophy and core theory
The planes of development, absorbent mind, sensitive periods and human tendencies
✓ How to design and maintain a prepared environment
Physical, social and emotional principles that make a Montessori space work
✓ The role of the prepared adult
How to guide children without interrupting their independence and concentration
✓ Montessori materials and activities across all curriculum areas
Movement, practical life, language, mathematics and keys to the world
✓ Documenting children's learning the Montessori way
Observation, record keeping and assessment aligned to Montessori pedagogy
✓ Connecting Montessori to the EYLF and national curriculum
Reflective practice and how Montessori outcomes map to Australian frameworks
On completing all six modules and assessments, you will receive a Certificate of Completion endorsed by Montessori Australia and AMTI.
This certificate provides evidence of your professional learning and may count as credit toward select Diploma programmes, subject to course pathway requirements and provider approval.
Sample certificate shown for reference.
Hear directly from Christina, one of the educators who has completed the Montessori Professional Learning Series.
Hear from educators who have completed MTA055 and taken their Montessori practice to the next level.
I had been working in a Montessori setting for two years before doing MTA055, and I thought I understood the approach. This course showed me how much I was missing. The module on the prepared environment completely changed how I set up my classroom. I reorganised three areas within a week of finishing it. Completing the assessment and receiving the endorsed certificate felt like the first time my professional development was actually recognised. I would recommend it to any educator who wants to go beyond surface-level Montessori and really understand why it works.
Montessori Australia membership is available to individuals, schools, centres and organisations. If you or your organisation is already a member, check your member access details before enrolling, as member pricing may be available through the member offer pathway.
Member saving
20% discount on MTA courses
Who can access
Individuals, schools, centres and organisations
Member pricing may apply through the approved Montessori Australia member pathway.
Enrol in MTA055 today and gain the structured foundation, endorsed certificate, and practical knowledge to bring Montessori to life in your classroom.
