About Kido Academy
Kido Academy is a teacher training program introduced by Kido International Preschools, India, dedicated to supporting the continued growth of early childhood education practices in India.
It envisions creating awareness of the importance of early years (0-8 years) and providing quality training to aspiring educators thus empowering them to enhance children's early years experiences.
Why Choose Kido Academy?
Launched in India by Kido, a global chain of Preschools and Daycare operating in multiple countries such as the UK, US, China, and India, Kido Academy offers a comprehensive certificate course in early childhood education.
With a flexible training program, led by trainers with more than two decades of knowledge and global experience in the field of early years, this certificate course aims to equip learners with the foundational knowledge of early years as well as an understanding of in-class practical work skills.
Flexible Learning
Join the course online from the comfort of your home, ensuring flexibility and convenience.
Expert Guidance:
Receive high-quality training aligned with international benchmarks, the NEP 2020, and the National Curriculum Framework.
Active Engagement
Innovative strategies to create learner-centric sessions that are active, engaging and both trainer and learner-led.
Career Opportunities
Whether starting fresh or enhancing existing skills, our program prepares you with the expertise and confidence to excel in the field of early childhood education.
About the Training Program
Certificate in Early Childhood Development, Care and Education
Kido Academy's Certification Program is crafted by international curriculum leaders from the UK, US, and India, integrating the latest research in early childhood education.
Key Benefits
- Learn about early childhood education from the latest research.
- Apply knowledge and skills to support holistic child development through hands-on experience.
- Discover global educational practices and innovative approaches.
Program Structure
Our Certificate Program is structured as a blend of online knowledge-based coursework and in-class practical experience.
Duration: 6 Months - Theory and Practical
- 4 months online theory-based training- Conducted thrice a week
- 2 months in-class practical experience- At Kido International Preschool and Daycare, India* or a preschool secured by the learner**.
*In-class work experience at Kido International Preschool and Daycare, India, is subject to availability and selection.
**Securing the in-class practical experience in a non-Kido preschool will be at the learner's responsibility.
Course Curriculum Details
Our online training program features small batch sizes thus providing a more personalized approach to every learner as well as expert instruction.
The Program is divided into three main modules.
- Foundation in early childhood development: Understanding child development, developmental milestones and theories.
- Promoting health, ensuring safety, and care in early childhood education: Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all children
- Core competencies and current practices for an early years educator: Foundational skills (Literacy and Numeracy), classroom practices, and building partnerships.
Eligibility
The certificate course is open to both freshers and experienced individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in working with children.
- Minimum of a high school diploma/certificate (10+2)
- Must possess proficiency in spoken and written English, as the training will be conducted in English.
Fee Structure
Enroll now and take advantage of our special launch offer!
Join the program at a discounted rate available for a limited time.
Start Date: 23 Jan 2025
Original Price: ₹55,000*
Discounted Price: ₹40,000*
Secure your spot today and benefit from this exclusive launch offer.
*An additional GST will be applicable.
Want to Know More?
Early childhood development, care and education is a 300 hours certificate course that will not only equip learners with the knowledge and understanding of early childhood development, care and learning in children between the age groups of birth to 8 years, but also help learners develop skills of working with children in an early years setting.
Since English is the language used during the online training as well as in the reading material and assessments, basic understanding, written and spoken skills in English will be required by the learners to complete the course effectively. Since this course is open for freshers in the field of early childhood education, basic high school educational qualification (10+2) is a must to ensure learners have the foundational knowledge in literacy, mathematics, critical thinking skills that are essential to understand the course content.
Yes, the certificate course offered by Kido Academy is open for freshers who have no experience in the field of early childhood education.
The course curriculum is organized into three main modules, encompassing a total of 14 learning objectives distributed across them: understanding the foundation in early childhood development, promoting health, ensuring safety, care, child protection, inclusivity and diversity in early childhood education, core competencies and current practices with regards to learning and development, classroom management skills, and partnership working for an early years educator.
Learners will receive reading material to understand the course content in order to complete assignments.
Assessment methods for the online training phase will include active participation in discussions, quizzes, end of unit projects, assignments and case studies. Learners will be informed about the assessment criteria for both online and in-class practical experience in detail upon the start of their course.
Yes, the in-class practical experience is a mandatory component to be awarded the course certificate. This 2 -month experience can be completed at any preschool of your choice or at a Kido International Preschool (subject to availability and selection).
Yes, upon successfully completing all the mandatory units through the online training, meeting all assessment requirements, as well as completing the mandatory in-class practical experience hours in an early years setting, learners are awarded a certificate of completion from Kido Academy.
The certificate course is designed specifically to align with the educational standards and requirements in India. Upon completion, it provides opportunities to work within India, but it does not qualify you for roles at Kido preschools in the UK, US, or China.
The certificate course is designed specifically to align with the educational standards and requirements in India. Upon completion, it provides opportunities to work within India, but it does not qualify you for roles at Kido preschools in the UK, US, or China.
For the online theory-based training, learners would require a notepad or a book to make notes, a reliable internet connection, a computer or tablet, and access to standard software such as Zoom and Microsoft office. Online training will be conducted via Zoom.
The certificate course offered by Kido Academy is a live training course, wherein you will be required to attend 2.5 hours of training virtually, twice a week. There will be no recordings available.
This certificate course is designed specifically to align with the educational standards and requirements in India. Moreover, it provides essential knowledge and skills based on latest global research in early years which will give you a solid foundation and enhanced insights to boost your confidence in effectively support and nurture young children’s learning and development. Upon completion of this course, leaners gain skills in designing child-centered activities, managing classroom dynamics, and understanding the developmental needs of young children.