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The AIM Essentials courses deliver a complete understanding of Montessori Education. During your online study, you will delve deeply into the philosophy and psychology that is the heart of the Montessori Method. These online, on-demand options are ideal for those working in a Montessori environment, daycare, or homeschool who do not require a MACTE-accredited certification. 

Additionally, this can be an excellent course for Montessori school administrators who have not had Montessori training, or special areas teachers who work in a Montessori environment.
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Montessori Teaching Essentials
starting at
$1,500
*payment plans available through affirm
Study Anywhere
anytime
self-led & self paced
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Digital Manuals & Video Lesson Library
included in tuition

online course work

This online course delivers a complete understanding of Montessori education. During your 9-12 month online study, you will delve deeply into the philosophy and psychology that is the heart of the Montessori Method and Message.As part of the course you will receive one year access to our AIM Digital Lesson Library and access to our AIM Digital Manuals. 

100% online 
Start anywhere, anytime 
Self-led and self-paced
Full Course Access for 3 Years

certificate of completion

Upon completion of the course you will be awarded an AIM Certificate of Completion. 


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Essentials Courses


Bundle and Save: 


Buy 2+ Essentials Courses and Save $500

No coupon code needed. Discount automatically applied at checkout.


     How It Works

Step  1

Click enroll to purchase this course.

Step 2

You'll receive an email from Authentic Institute of Montessori confirming your purchase. You will have immediate access for 3 years. 

Step 3 

Build your knowledge and find joy in learning about the Montessori method!

Step 4 

Finish your course work and receive an AIM certificate of completion.

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"It was wonderful. The online learning made it possible for me to juggle between my study and my family and my work. It is making learning accessible. The self-pace learning was wonderful, it allowed me to schedule the study time to fit our busy life. I got to learn so much...”
-Course Graduate
“This course was perfect! I'm the Office Manager and Director of Admissions at a Montessori school, it is really important to me to understand the method very well as one of the main parts of my job when working with admissions is to explain about the Montessori method to families who are new to it...”
-Course Graduate
“I love how Mary Ellen is so enthusiastic when she talks about Montessori. It made the whole PD enjoyable! I'm so glad that I learned more about the Montessori method and what is going on inside the classrooms...”
-Course Graduate
Early Childhood Essentials Course
Access for 3 years

Early Childhood Essentials Course

$1,950
Elementary I-II Essentials
Access for 3 years

Elementary I-II Essentials

$2,950
Fundamentos de la Primera Infancia: Español
Access for 3 years

Fundamentos de la Primera Infancia: Español

$1,500
Infant Toddler Essentials Course
Access for 3 years

Infant Toddler Essentials Course

$1,950

Frequently asked questions

Q: Do I have to check in at specific times?

A: No, this course is completely self-led. No matter what country or time zone you are in you won’t miss a thing. 

Q: Will my state recognize these hours for CEU?

A: This depends on the state. Please contact your state education officials to double check. 

Q: Will I receive a certificate of completed hours?

A: Yes, upon completion of the course you will receive an official certification to present to your state and school. 

Is this course MACTE-accredited?

A: No, this course is not MACTE Accredited. If you need MACTE Accredidation, check out our Career Starter or Career Pro options. 

Have more questions? 

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