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A modern approach to Montessori training

A training and professional development platform that offers Montessori teacher training diplomas and Montessori short courses for continuous learning
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Discover the Montessori teaching method

Explore our innovative course offerings, and join a global community of Montessori schools, parents and educators
Accessible, Affordable, Accommodating
Accessible, Affordable, Accommodating
Modular courses and self-paced learning journey that accommodates a full-time working schedule. An online and offline blended program with direct feedback from guided and independent practice​.
Modern Montessori Approach
Modern Montessori Approach
Teaching rooted in adult learning theory and enabled by modern technology. Observe our virtual reality classroom, join live discussions, and engage with trainers all from your computer.
Join the Montessori Movement
Join the Montessori Movement
More than 10,000 educators, caregivers, and school leaders from 50+ countries have taken our trainings. Partnership with 100+ Montessori schools worldwide to provide teacher training, professional development support, and school consultations.
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Not too familiar with the Montessori Method?

Not too familiar with the Montessori Method?

Are you curious how Montessori education works? Do you want to explore new strategies to support the young people in your life? Whatever your motivation for being here, you are in the right place. This FREE course, hosted on the Udemy platform, is an introduction to raising capable, independent children in today’s world.

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Helping children reach their highest potential

Helping children reach their highest potential

The purpose of education is to prepare children for the lives they will lead as adults. The purpose is not simply to transmit knowledge from teacher to student—for what use is learning arithmetic if you don’t have the strength or initiative to do what you want with your life?

Tomorrow's adults will need the capacity to adapt, the ability to solve problems creatively, and the agency to take decisive action.​ So it's important we give them a safe space in which they can practice things like problem-solving and decision-making while they are still young. We don’t know who each individual child will turn out to be in the future. Some will become musicians, some scientists, some politicians.

How can children find out what fills their souls with joy and gives their lives meaning if we don't show them everything the world has to offer? This is the crux of Montessori and our duty as educators and caregivers. We guide children along their journey of self-creation, offering them age-appropriate support along the way.

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Partnering with Montessori schools to scale the teacher workforce

Partnering with Montessori schools to scale the teacher workforce

We are proud to partner with the largest network of Montessori schools in the US - Guidepost Montessori - to develop their teacher workforce by providing Montessori teacher certification programs, professional development courses, and school administrator training.

We are also proud to serve more than 50 partners from around the world, including private and public Montessori schools, school districts, home schools, virtual schools, and micro schools to provide teacher certification programs, parenting courses, and other customized training programs.

We are an approved institution for the MYCAA Scholarship program for military spouses, and our learners have obtained scholarship from various institutions, such as the Black Montessori Education Fund.

Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.
Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori
Renowned Educator and Scientist

Explore Montessori courses at your own pace

Receive a Montessori teacher diploma from a MACTE-accredited institution or discover Montessori workshops and course series at your own pace
A full certification for Montessori Educators
Montessori Teacher Diploma
A unique and comprehensive approach to learning about how the Montessori method came to be, how to practice it, and the science that informs the way it functions in real-life classrooms today. Designed for experienced educators looking to earn a Montessori Teacher Diploma from a MACTE-accredited institution and to those beginning their careers in Montessori education.
Tuition
$5,000 to $7,500
Location
Online & In-Person
Length
1 to 2 Years
Ages 0-3
Ages 3-6
Ages 6-12
Ages 12-18
APPLYING MONTESSORI KNOWLEDGE IN PRACTICE
Single-Session Workshops
A selection of single-session online live workshops designed for educators, parents, caregivers, and in-home educators looking for professional development and guidance on bringing more independence and joy to children under their care.
Price
Free and above
Location
Online
Length
90 minutes to 3 hours
Ages 0-3
Ages 3-6
Honing your craft as a Montessori educator
Multi-Session Series
Multi-session personal and professional development courses designed to help you further explore and master the Montessori method.
Price
Varies
Location
Online
Length
4 to 35 hours
Ages 0-3
Ages 3-6
Ages 6-12
Ages 12-18
Learning at your own pace with experts
On-Demand Courses
Recorded on-demand courses with extensive learning resources to help you learn at your own pace.
Price
45
Location
Video on demand
Length
16 hours
Ages 0-3
Ages 3-6

ACCREDITATION & LICENSING

Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education

Prepared Montessorian Institute’s Montessori Teacher Certification programs are accredited by Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), which is the international standard setting and accrediting body for Montessori educator preparation. MACTE has been recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education since 1995.

BPPE Licensing

For students enrolled in programs with In-Residency in California

Prepared Montessorian Institute is licensed to operate by the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education, or BPPE. BPPE serves as a protection for you as a learner to ensure that Prepared Montessorian Institute maintains clean student and faculty records, operates effectively, and offers the type of learning that will help you in your career. Please check below for our BPPE licensing information!

Illinois Board of Higher Education

For students enrolled in programs with In-Residency in Illinois

Prepared Montessorian Institute is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational School of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Student complaints must be submitted in writing to the Board (Section 85(i)(1) of the Act). Information about the complaint may be submitted online through the IBHE website (www.ibhe.org). Additional information regarding the complaint process can be obtained by contacting the Board at:

Illinois Board of Higher Education
Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield IL 62701
Phone Number: (217) 782-2551
Fax Number: (217) 782-8548

EXPLORE A REWARDING, IMPACTFUL CAREER IN EDUCATION

Take the first step to open up future possibilities, and become a fully certified Montessori teacher in under 15 months.

To help bring forth a Montessori future, we have combined unprecedented accessibility with deep rigor and high standards. Our programs provide a variety of flexible options that accommodate your goals and schedule, while ensuring you receive a quality educational experience.

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We host weekly certification training information sessions on Fridays from 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm Eastern Time. If you’d like to join the Zoom call, please RSVP via this link: https://calendly.com/hello-preparedmontessorian/info-session