Free webinar: Is an AMI 0-3 Diploma Right for You? All Your Questions Answered Live

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FREE WEBINAR with Heidi Philippart

Is an AMI 0-3 Diploma Right for You?
All Your Questions Answered Live

Live on Zoom
Heidi Philippart
AMI Trainer for the 0-3 age group
April 25, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. CEST
Free of charge

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Thinking about Taking the AMI 0-3 Diploma Course?

This webinar is the best place to start.

Webinar Takeaways:

What Is the AMI 0-3 Diploma Course?

Get a clear picture of what the training looks like, how it’s structured, and what you’ll learn – from Montessori theory to classroom practice.

Is This the Right Course for You?

Explore if now is the right time for you to take the leap. Whether you're already working in a Montessori setting or looking for a meaningful career change, you’ll see if this path fits your goals.

What Does It Take to Complete the Training?

Learn about the schedule, workload, study requirements, and support you’ll receive along the way – so you can prepare with confidence.

Life After the Diploma

Understand the career opportunities this internationally recognized qualification can open up for you – in classrooms, schools, or beyond.

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What You’ll Gain

Whether you're just getting started or seriously considering applying, you’ll walk away with a realistic, detailed understanding of what the AMI 0-3 Diploma Course offers.

Led by Heidi Philippart, AMI Trainer with decades of international experience, this session will help you move from uncertainty to clarity – and from hesitation to action.

Who is the webinar for?

Assistants and guides working with children 0–3
Parents, caregivers, and professionals working with infants and toddlers
Professionals looking for a meaningful career change
School leaders developing 0–3 environment

DIRECTOR OF WEBINAR

Heidi Philippart

Heidi Philippart is an AMI Trainer at the Assistant to Infancy level (0-3) and has worked with Montessori 0–3 for more than three decades. Based in Amsterdam, she trained in Denver with Judi Orion and has learned directly from pioneers of the AMI Assistant to Infancy programme, including Silvana Montanaro. Heidi is also an AMI Trainer of Trainers and an AMI External Examiner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The AMI 0–3 Diploma Course is a professional Montessori training focused on child development from birth to three years. It combines Montessori pedagogy with contemporary medical and developmental knowledge and prepares adults to work with infants and toddlers with care, clarity, and respect.

This course is designed for people working with infants or toddlers, as well as for those seeking deeper professional preparation for the first three years of life. It is suitable for educators, assistants, caregivers, parents, and professionals looking for meaningful growth and an internationally recognized Montessori qualification.

You will gain a deep understanding of development from birth to three, learn how to observe infants and toddlers, and understand how to support independence, movement, language, and emotional development. The course also develops practical skills for preparing environments for the home, community, and early childhood settings.

The course starts on October 10, 2026 and is divided into 4 modules with blended participation. One module is fully online, two combine onsite and online learning, and one is fully onsite in Prague. Both onsite and online attendance are required.

The course includes 532 total hours, with 221 hours online and 311 hours onsite. It also involves 400 hours of classroom-based training, 140 hours of supervised practice with Montessori materials, 250 hours of observation of children from birth to three years, required reading, and a minimum of 90% attendance in all course activities.

Yes. Graduates receive the AMI Diploma awarded by the Association Montessori Internationale, founded by Dr. Maria Montessori. This qualification is globally recognized and allows graduates to work in Montessori environments worldwide.

The course takes place in Prague, Czechia, with a combination of onsite and online participation. The study language is English, and if there is sufficient interest, interpretation for live lectures and translation of written handouts into other languages can be arranged.