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Study early childhood education courses in Australia. CRICOS-registered. Small classes. Real-world placements.
Why Study Early Childhood Education at Acknowledge Education?
The first five years of a child's life are among the most significant, and Australia needs more qualified professionals ready to support them. Early childhood educators are in strong demand across day care, kindergarten and early learning settings, and an ACECQA-accredited qualification is the key to entering the profession with the credibility and skill set employers expect.
At AE, the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education is built for graduates of any discipline who are ready to make the move into early childhood teaching. In just one year of full-time study, you'll cover child development, play-based pedagogy, curriculum planning and professional leadership - and complete 60 days of supervised placement with real children in real settings. The course is delivered online with three intake points each year, giving you the flexibility to start when the timing works for you, without compromising on the quality of your training or the recognition of your qualification.
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Prior study may count toward your new course
Industry-aligned curriculum
Dedicated Course Advisor guides you through every step
The emphasis on ethics, inclusivity, and real-world teaching methods is what I value most. I've developed deep relationships with both instructors and peers because of the multicultural setting.
Nabin Kumar Kalwar (from Nepal)
Graduate Diploma Early Childhood Education,
Melbourne
★★★★★ July 2025
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One course, one clear pathway into the early childhood education profession.
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
A one-year ACECQA-accredited postgraduate course that qualifies you to teach as an Early Childhood Teacher in Australia. Open to graduates of any discipline, you'll build skills in child development, play-based pedagogy, curriculum planning and professional leadership — supported by 60 days of supervised placement across both infant/toddler and preschool settings.
How to Get Started
Confirm your pathway with a specialist
Apply online or request a callback within 48 hours. Your Course Advisor confirms the right course for your goals and visa situation.We guide you through every document
Your Concierge guides you through every document needed and moves your application through to admissions.Pay your deposit and get your COE
Accept your offer, pay your deposit, and your Admissions Team issues your Confirmation of Enrolment.
Common Questions
No. You can apply directly to Acknowledge Education through our online portal and our student concierge team is here to support you every step of the way.
Yes. Acknowledge Education is a CRICOS-registered provider and our health and community courses are accredited by the relevant Australian regulatory bodies including TEQSA and ASQA.
Our Health & Community courses are offered across multiple campuses in Australia. Availability varies by course:
Master of Social Work (Qualifying): Melbourne, Sydney, Perth
Master of Counselling: Perth (delivered by AE on behalf of the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors)
Graduate Certificate of Health and Community: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth
Bachelor of Community Services: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide
Bachelor of Social Work: Please enquire for current campus availability
Diploma of Nursing: Please enquire for current campus availability
Study mode varies by course. Some programs offer full-time, part-time and blended options. Check individual course pages or speak with our team to confirm what's available for your chosen course.
Use our online eligibility checker for a quick indication of which courses suit your background. Our team will then confirm your eligibility in detail.
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