Pre-Primary Teacher Training Course Online
Train to teach nursery, LKG, UKG and kindergarten with AP Teacher Training Institute (APTTI). Study online from India, the Gulf, Africa or Asia at your own pace.
In short: APTTI's pre-primary teacher training course has four online levels. Certificate: 10th pass, 120 hours, 6 months, ₹10,000 + GST or US$170. Diploma: 12th pass, 200 hours, 10 months, ₹20,000 + GST or US$325. PG Diploma: graduates, 240 hours, 12 months, ₹30,000 + GST or US$475. Integrated PG Diploma: graduates, 480 hours, 18 months, ₹35,000 + GST or US$549.
Choose your level
Every level is online and self-paced within its duration. Fees are shown in Indian rupees (plus GST) and US dollars.
10th pass
Certificate in Pre-Primary Teacher Training
- Hours
- 120 hours
- Duration
- 6 months
- Mode
- Online
12th pass
Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Training
- Hours
- 200 hours
- Duration
- 10 months
- Mode
- Online
Graduation (any subject)
PG Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Training
- Hours
- 240 hours
- Duration
- 12 months
- Mode
- Online
Graduation (any subject)
Integrated PG Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Training
- Hours
- 480 hours
- Duration
- 18 months
- Mode
- Online
Fees and durations checked against APTTI's course page on 10 October 2026. Compare levels side by side.
What you will learn
APTTI describes this as pre and primary teacher training: the focus is nursery, LKG and UKG, with methods that carry into the early primary years (up to about age 12, Class 5). The Certificate is organised into 10 modules, each ending with a short quiz.
- Child development and child psychology
- Teaching methodology for the early years
- Classroom management and routines
- Language and early literacy development
- Creative activities: art, music and drama
- Lesson planning and play-based learning
- Supervised teaching practice in a pre-primary classroom (may be included; confirm with admissions)
Who the course is for
- School leavers who want to become nursery, LKG or UKG teachers
- Graduates changing career into early-years teaching
- Teaching assistants and play-school staff who want a formal qualification
- Teachers moving to Gulf, African or Asian schools
- Mothers and parents returning to work
- People planning to open a play school or day-care
How online study works
Apply online
Send the application or a quick enquiry. Admissions confirm your level and eligibility.
Pay the fee
Indian learners pay in INR plus GST; international learners pay in USD.
Study 24/7
Log in to the course materials any time, download them and get tutor support.
Complete assessments
Answer 10 MCQs after each module; Diploma levels add a final assignment and lesson plan reviewed by senior mentors.
Receive your certificate
APTTI dispatches certificates 30 to 90 days after completion.
Get job assistance
APTTI offers job assistance at the end of the course.
Related early-years courses
Also offered by APTTI, online, at Certificate to PG Diploma level.
Montessori Teacher Training
2.5 to 6 (Montessori pre-school). 3 levels, from ₹10,000 + GST or US$170.
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
0 to 8 (early childhood). 3 levels, from ₹10,000 + GST or US$170.
International Teaching Diploma
Pre-primary and Montessori levels. 2 levels, from ₹30,000 + GST or US$475.
Learners in India, the Middle East, Africa and Asia
The course is online, so you can join from any city. These pages explain local school requirements and time zones.
Honest about recognition
APTTI is a private, autonomous training institute (AP Teacher Training Institute LLP, LLPIN AAH-9565). Its certificates are professional training qualifications. They are widely accepted by private nursery schools, play schools and the pre-primary sections of private schools, but they are not degrees and are not approved by NCTE, UGC or any government ministry.
APTTI states that its certificates are notarised in Canada and carry the APTTI and International TEFL Canada logos. Read what the certificate can and cannot do.
Popular questions
What is pre-primary teacher training?
Pre-primary teacher training is a course that prepares you to teach children aged roughly 2 to 6 in nursery, LKG, UKG.
What is the fee for pre-primary teacher training?
APTTI's pre-primary teacher training fees are: Certificate ₹10,000 or US$170; Diploma ₹20,000 or US$325; PG Diploma ₹30,000 or US$475.
Can I do pre-primary teacher training after 12th?
Yes. After 12th you can join APTTI's Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Training: 200 hours over 10 months, online, for ₹20,000 + GST (US$325).
Is a pre-primary teacher training certificate valid in India?
A private pre-primary teacher training certificate, such as APTTI's, is widely accepted by private nursery schools, play schools.
What jobs can I get after pre-primary teacher training?
After pre-primary teacher training you can work as a nursery, LKG, UKG or kindergarten teacher, pre-primary assistant teacher.
What is the difference between NTT and pre-primary teacher training?
NTT (Nursery Teacher Training) and pre-primary teacher training overlap heavily.
Can I teach in Dubai with a pre-primary teacher training certificate?
You may be able to work in a Dubai school with pre-primary training, but the certificate alone is rarely enough.
What is the foundational stage in NEP 2020?
The foundational stage is the first stage of India's 5+3+3+4 school structure under NEP 2020.
Frequently asked questions
What is pre-primary teacher training?
It is a course that prepares you to teach children aged about 2 to 6 in nursery, LKG, UKG, kindergarten and play-school classes, covering child development, play-based teaching, early literacy and numeracy, classroom management and working with parents.
Which levels does APTTI offer?
Four levels: Certificate (120 hours, 6 months), Diploma (200 hours, 10 months), PG Diploma (240 hours, 12 months) and Integrated PG Diploma (480 hours, 18 months).
What are the fees?
Certificate ₹10,000 or US$170; Diploma ₹20,000 or US$325; PG Diploma ₹30,000 or US$475; Integrated PG Diploma ₹35,000 or US$549. GST is added to the rupee fee.
What is the eligibility?
10th pass for the Certificate, 12th pass for the Diploma, and graduation in any subject for the PG Diploma and Integrated PG Diploma. No entrance exam or teaching experience is needed.
Is the course online?
Yes. APTTI offers the course online and by distance learning, with 24/7 access to materials, unlimited downloads and tutor support.
Can I study from outside India?
Yes. Learners in the Middle East, Africa and Asia study online and pay in US dollars.
What will I study?
Child development and psychology, teaching methods, classroom management, language development, creative activities (art, music and drama) and lesson planning. Supervised teaching practice may be included; confirm with admissions.
How is the course assessed?
Each module ends with 10 multiple-choice questions, and answer keys are sent so you can check your work. Diploma-level courses also need a final assignment and a lesson plan, which senior mentors review within about ten days; if changes are needed you revise and resubmit.
Quick enquiry
Ask about the Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma or Integrated PG Diploma, eligibility, fees or online study. Admissions reply by phone, WhatsApp or email, usually within one working day.
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