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Post Graduate Diploma in Early childhood Education

The Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is provided by the Ekya Professional Development Institute and recognised by CMR University. The programme equips aspiring educators with the essential knowledge and skills needed to teach and support young learners (ages 3-8) in early childhood settings. It is designed to promote effective teaching practices, with an emphasis on developing foundational (literacy and numeracy) skills, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving in young children.

Programme Duration

1 Years from April, 2025 – March, 2026

Programme type

Part-time

Key Features of the Programme

  • - Part-time online-blended learning format
  • - Combination of theory, practical application, and hands-on learning
  • - Online self-paced learning and online live sessions on the weekends
  • - Includes optional field immersion and in-person workshops
  • - Includes an internship or capstone (research) project at an ECE setting
  • - PG Diploma awarded after final submission and presentation of report (No term-end written exam)
  • - Awards 40 credits as per the National Credit Framework
  • - Placement training and assistance provided

Who is this Program for?

  • - Aspiring Early Childhood Educators
  • - Individuals looking to shift their career in Education
  • - Individuals interested to open their own Early Years Centres

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have passed with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) in any Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized University.

Key Features

  • One of the most sought-after engineering branches, Computer Science Engineering encompasses both Computer Engineering and Computer Science. Designed for the tech-savvy, students learn a range of fundamental topics such as networking, programming, software development, and testing.
  • CMR University’s Computer Science Engineering courses bridge the software and hardware aspects of computers, ensuring that students delve deep into these areas and gain proficiency in system software, programming languages, and domains such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, data analytics, and big data.
  • Automation is another key focus area of the programme. Under CMR’s expert faculty guidance, students can pursue successful careers as software engineers, programmers, data scientists, hardware engineers, and researchers. With computer science skills in high demand both in India and globally, career opportunities are extensive. Practical knowledge is highly valued, and with CMR University’s state-of-the-art laboratories, students gain industry-aligned practical experience and exposure.

Scope and Objectives

The PG Diploma in ECE is a comprehensive programme that focuses on foundational teaching techniques, social-emotional development, neurodiversity, and creating inclusive classrooms. The PGD provides a combination of theory, practical applications, and hands-on learning to promote effective teaching practices, with an emphasis on play-based learning, alternative pedagogies, and the development of critical thinking, creativity, foundational (literacy and numeracy) skills, and problem-solving skills in young children.
Professionals with a PG Diploma in ECE can work in early childhood education spaces such as pre-schools, kindergartens, nursery schools, creches, play schools, Montessori Schools, NGOs, and other early learning spaces. Graduates of the PG Diploma in ECE are equipped to handle a real-world early childhood space. The PG Diploma also serves as a gateway to specialised careers such as a content and curriculum developer, a head of school, a teacher trainer and a research associate at an NGO.
Graduates of the PG Diploma in ECE will be able to:
  • Understand the key concepts of early childhood education.
  • Use various pedagogies and approaches to build foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Assess and measure the progress of children using formative assessments and reflective practices, adjusting teaching strategies as needed.
  • Create safe, nurturing environments that promote physical safety, emotional security, and creativity.
  • Create an inclusive classroom that accommodates neurodiverse learners and supports social-emotional development.
  • Integrate ICT tools into early childhood education to support creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Programme Outcome

  • PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and Computer science and an engineering specialization to solve complex engineering problems.
  • PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using mathematics, basic sciences, and computer science and engineering specialists in the field of Computer Science.
  • PO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problem using appropriate knowledge of Computer Science for the health sector, education sector, banking and supply chain sectors.
  • PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information using Cryptographic algorithms to provide valid conclusions.
  • PO5: Modern Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and IT tools (WireShark, Metasploit, Cuckoo, Sandbox, YaraRules, Base64, VolUtility, Process Hacker, Hexinator) which helps in building models using Computer Science.
  • PO6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, security, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
  • PO7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of Computer Science and engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of the same need for sustainable development.
  • PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  • PO9: Individual and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  • PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
  • PO11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Computer Science concerns and apply these to one’s work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • PO12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the advancement of Computer Science
Module 0: Induction and Introduction Induction and Introduction to the Program
Module I: Understanding Child Development Understanding Child Development: Understand early childhood development and its implications for educational practices.
Module II: Cognition and Learning Cognition and Learning: The five main learning theories and their effect on a child’s cognition.
Module III: Pedagogies of ECE Pedagogies of ECE: Explore traditional early childhood education pedagogies.
Module IV: Montessori Approach Montessori Approach: Understand the Montessori Approach to Early Childhood Education.
Module V: Waldorf Approach Waldorf Approach: Understand the Waldorf Approach to Early Childhood Education.
Module VI: Reggio-Emilia Approach Reggio-Emilia Approach: Understand the Reggio-Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education.
Module VII: Language and Literacy Development in Early Years Language and Literacy Development in Early Years: Equip educators with strategies to foster language development and early literacy skills.
Module VIII: Numeracy in Early Childhood Education Numeracy in Early Childhood Education: Equip educators with strategies to foster numeracy skills.
Field Immersion Students get to observe various early years classrooms.
Workshops I Series of Workshops on Literacy and Numeracy and Montessori Methods + Planning Lessons (Lesson Planning Clinic).
Module IX: Assessment in Early Years Assessing children’s development, learning progress, and well-being using various tools.
Module X: Classroom Culture in Early Years Create and maintain a positive classroom culture in early childhood education settings.
Module XI: Environment in Early Years Design and organize learning environments that promote physical safety, comfort, and emotional security.
Module XII: Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning in Early Years Classroom Build emotional intelligence and social-emotional skills in young children to help them navigate the world around them.
Module XIII: Inclusive Education in Early Years Understanding neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and their impact on early childhood education.
Module XIV: Role of Technology in Early Years Exploring the future of early childhood education, including technology integration and innovative classroom setups.
Workshops II Series of Workshops around The Atelier, SEL, Assessments, Neurodiversity and Technology.

Programme Assessment

Assessment methods include (but are not limited to) long-form written assignments, application-based tasks, classroom observation journals, quizzes, presentations, classroom participation, and a final report submission and presentation.

An overall minimum of 40% marks is required to pass the course. The total score for each module and the in-person workshops will have a 40% weightage. The final internship report and presentation will have a 60% weightage.

Assignments and other submissions made after the prescribed deadline will incur a penalty of 5% for each day beyond the deadline, unless prior approval is granted. Any form of plagiarism (including AI) will result in zero marks for the affected assessment. Students are expected to maintain academic integrity in all submissions.

Programme Outcomes

The programme aims to provide a strong foundation of theory and practice in the field of early childhood education that will enable students to utilize their skills and experience in their field of work. Special emphasis is laid on the development of critical thinking, analytical ability, written and oral presentation skills. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to be effective practitioners in their field

What expertise will you gain?

Advanced knowledge of computer science and artificial intelligence.

Expertise in machine learning algorithms and techniques.

Understanding of natural language processing and computer vision.

Proficiency in data mining and big data analytics

Research and innovation skills in CSE

Career Opportunity

  • Early Years Educator
  • Pre-Primary Teacher
  • Early Childhood Education Specialist
  • ECE Consultant
  • Centre Head for Day Care Centres
  • Early Childhood Education Trainer
  • Early Childhood Researcher/Advocate
  • Content and Curriculum Developer for the Early Years
  • Open your own centre!

Placements at

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Testimonials

"I loved the infrastructure of CMR University and its management. As a club coordinator I learnt how to manage team and the events helped me to grow my confidence level. I would like to specially thank the placement cell for guiding me and providing me a good platform (company) for my career."

Radheshyam Thakur

Course:BCA Placement at: IQVIA

"I loved the infrastructure of CMR University and its management. As a club coordinator I learnt how to manage team and the events helped me to grow my confidence level. I would like to specially thank the placement cell for guiding me and providing me a good platform (company) for my career."

Radheshyam Thakur

Course:BCA Placement at: IQVIA

How to Apply?

Step 1

Submission

Submission of online application form.

Step 2

Candidate Screening

The Ekya PDI will review applications to select suitable candidates. Candidates will be screened based on their interest and intent for joining the course.

Step 3

Provisional Offer

Suitable candidates will be sent a provisional offer to join the Programme.

Step 4

Submission and Verification of Documents

Copies of relevant educational certificates, documents, and ID proofs will be verified

Step 5

Confirmation and Fee Payment

Candidates confirm their enrollment and pay the course fee.

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FAQs

The PG Diploma in Early Childhood Education is designed to be flexible and is offered as a part-time online-blended course.

No. A B.Ed. degree is not mandatory to apply for the PG Diploma in Early Childhood Education. The course is open to graduates of any stream.

No. Teaching experience is not mandatory to pursue the PG Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

Yes, it is mandatory to complete an internship or capstone project at an early childhood education center in order to complete the Programme.

Compensation during the internship may be provided by the organization the student is interning at. Ekya PDI and CMR University cannot guarantee or contribute to such compensation.

Candidates graduating from the PG Diploma in Early Childhood Education, will be given the opportunity to take part in the recruitment drive conducted by the HR department at Ekya Early Years. Placements will be offered to students who successfully complete the interview/other selection processes during the recruitment drive.

While all endeavours will be made to place candidates at the completion of the course, Ekya Professional Development Institute and CMR University do not guarantee placements at the end of the Program.

Yes. This is a part-time online blended learning program. Students can pursue this course alongside a job.

No entrance test will be conducted for admission. However, the application process includes a screening of documents and a telephonic/in-person interview. Only after successful screening will a candidate be offered admission. Submitting the application does not guarantee admission.

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