Before You Start

Understanding Your Fees

We make sure you understand all financial requirements:

  • A clear breakdown of costs per short course
  • Information on refund policies, deferment, and withdrawal options
  • Support for employer-paid arrangements or shared contributions
  • Invoicing and payment assistance prior to enrolment confirmation

Orientation and Setup Support

We help you get started smoothly:

  • Choosing the right Practice Pathway (Infant & Toddler or Kindergarten)
  • Orientation email with access to the Learning Portal & Microsoft Teams
  • Instructions and video guides for course navigation
  • Optional tech check with our team to test your setup
  • Practice activity walkthrough & study planning guide

Setting Up Your Practice Centre

We help you identify and confirm a suitable practice setting:

  • Guidance on Montessori-aligned environments and the educator criteria required
  • Review and approval of your chosen site by your Coach before course commencement
  • A signed agreement letter from your chosen centre confirming approval for you to undertake practical Montessori activities (required before you begin)

While You're Studying

Learning Support from Your Ugenius Coach
  • Weekly or fortnightly coaching check-ins via Teams (based on your course load)
  • 5-7 business day turnaround for assessment feedback
  • Individualised guidance with Learning Assistance Plans (LAP) if needed
  • Help applying course content in real-world Montessori settings
  • Access the Ugenius Digital Library 24/7 (via the library button on this website)
  • Resources include curated Montessori readings, journal articles and texts, student support documents, audio-visual learning content and study tools
  • Materials are selected to support each MBPP short course
  • Ongoing updates and new resources added as student needs evolve
  • Confidential support for students experiencing personal, family, or workplace challenges
  • Flexible timeline arrangements by agreement (extensions not automatic)
  • 15–30 min support calls available on request
  • Learning Assistance Plan to help you catch up if you’re falling behind
  • Help for your workplace mentor or Educational Leader to support you if needed with your practical activities
  • Strategies to help you apply what you’re learning in your daily Montessori work, including routines, classroom setup, observation techniques, and performing the role of a Montessori guide to lea
  • Structured guidance for observations and documentation
  • 24/7 access to your course via the Ugenius Learning Management System Portal (via the Login button on this website)
  • Communication and meetings via Microsoft Teams
  • Troubleshooting help for logins, uploads, or navigation
  • Response to tech issues within 48 hours via email or callback

After You Finish

Your Certificate and Records
  • Receive a Montessori Practice Accreditation (MPA) certificate that confirms your currency of Montessori practice skills for each completed short course -(valid-6months)
  • Certificates are part of a non-award professional development program recognised by Montessori Beginnings
  • Once you finish all 8 short courses:
    • Get a Statement of Attendance for the full MBPP sequence
    • A final time-limited MPA confirming full program completion
  • Download and save the Study Guide for each short course, which outlines learning goals, assessments, and expectations helping you build a detailed record of your overall program
  • Opportunity to download your own submitted work and reflections to use as evidence of your development
  • Use your downloaded Study Guides, reflections, and feedback as talking points in role reviews or job applications
  • Your Ugenius Coach helps you choose your next short course based on your current role or ambitions
  • Access to course pathway suggestions and completion tracking
  • Advice on future Montessori study or integration into workplace PD planning