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Diploma Executive · DEPAK
Early Childhood Education
Curriculum, psychology, development, safety and education for young children.
Intake is open — confirm the current class date with a KTAC adviser.

Programme overview
A holistic programme for carers, educators and operators who want to support early childhood development professionally.
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Built around working life
Sunday classes, a focused 10-month timetable and practical activities help working adults continue learning without leaving their careers.
2026 class dates
Reference schedule by intake month.
Use this table to understand the usual Sunday class timing. Your adviser will confirm the exact date for your programme before registration.
| Month | Part 1 | Part 2 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 Jan 2026 | 11 Jan 2026 |
| February | 8 Feb 2026 | 15 Feb 2026 |
| March | 1 Mar 2026 | 8 Mar 2026 |
| April | 5 Apr 2026 | 12 Apr 2026 |
| May | 3 May 2026 | 10 May 2026 |
| June | 7 Jun 2026 | 14 Jun 2026 |
| July | 5 Jul 2026 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| August | 2 Aug 2026 | 9 Aug 2026 |
| September | 6 Sep 2026 | 13 Sep 2026 |
| October | 4 Oct 2026 | 11 Oct 2026 |
- Programme
- Diploma Executive
- Duration
- 10 months
- Day / week
- Sunday (week 1 / Part 1)
- Total classes
- 10 classes
Dates are subject to KTAC confirmation and may change by programme, cohort or public-holiday adjustment.
DEPAK
What you will study
The programme covers practical subjects that connect learning with the workplace.
- 01Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- 02Introduction to Early Childhood Development
- 03Core Approaches to Early Childhood Education
- 04Early Childhood Co-Curriculum
- 05Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
- 06Early Education Management and Organisation
- 07Health, Safety and Nutrition
- 08Professional Skills for Preschool Teachers
- 09Interpersonal Communication
- 10Business English
Career pathways
The knowledge developed may support roles such as:
- Nursery Teacher and Educator
- Childcare or Kindergarten Operator
- Trained Carer and Supervisor
- Learning Materials Designer
Diploma Executive
Minimum entry requirements
- 20 years old or above
- 1 year of work experience in any industry
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