About us
Over the two decades…
The Centre for Educational Research & Developmental Studies (CERDS) has been operating as an independent organization since 1999. For over two decades, we’ve dedicated ourselves to the mission of preparing educators in the Montessori method, shaping not just careers—but futures.
Founded by a small yet passionate group of socially conscious educators and community workers, CERDS was born from a shared belief: that meaningful, sustainable change in education begins with how we prepare the adults guiding young children. Deeply inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori’s child-centered philosophy, our work places the educator at the heart of transformation—empowering them to become thoughtful, compassionate, and responsive facilitators of learning.
We started with a vision—to raise awareness about the Montessori approach and contribute to a brighter, more conscious future for education. What began as a grassroots initiative has now grown into a trusted training institution with a truly global reach.
Today, students from across India, the Gulf countries, North America, Europe, South Africa, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Far East choose CERDS to begin or deepen their professional journey. Whether through our on-campus programs or our accessible and flexible distance learning options, our courses are led by qualified Montessori graduates with rich, real-world classroom experience. At CERDS, we believe every trained educator becomes a ripple of change in their own community. And that’s how we started—and how we continue to grow.
Vision
At CERDS, we envision a world where every child is respected, nurtured and has the access to developmentally-informed education. Through high-quality Montessori teacher training, we aim to prepare educators who honor the individuality of each child, foster independence and guide learning with compassion and clarity."
Mission
CERDS is dedicated to delivering authentic Montessori teacher training rooted in the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. We hope to prepare educators to question and create purposeful learning environments that foster independence, curiosity, and the lifelong love of learning.
Frequently asked questions
How many years of Experience does CERDS have?
We have been in the field of education and Montessori teacher training for the last 25 years. With over two decades of experience in Montessori, education and teacher training.
What does CERDS do beyond teacher training?
Beyond teacher training the CERDS organization also sells Montessori materials, books and albums. Our vision with the https://shop.cerds.com/ is to give you the complete set to begin your own Montessori school or organization.
Is CERDS affiliated with AMI or IMF?
CERDS is not affiliated with AMI or IMF however, we are close members of the AMI and IMF organizations contributing to raising awareness, exploring and developing new aspects of the Montessori and its significance in todays world. Our founders and trainers are AMI trained directress and a vital part of the Montessori community.
How is CERDS different to any other training institute ?
Over the past 20+ years in the Montessori training field, starting off as a small family enthusiastic about doing its part in raising awareness towards a quality education we have now grown working and reworking our curriculum fitting our to cater to your needs.
Does CERDS offer internships or job placement assistance ?
As a part of our Complete Montessori Experience we provide opportunities for internships in your city or elsewhere. After the completion of CERDS final examination we aid our students in finding jobs and even set up meetings with job recruiters and a variety of schools and NGO's to help you take that leap in your teaching journey.
Is there any alumni or community support after graduation?
We conduct a variety of get together, meeting and discussion forums connecting educators and like-minded individuals. Along with purchasing your course CERDS will make you a member of the IMF. The IMF are one the most influential organizations in Montessori. With multiple benefits, volunteering offers, newsletters and free entry into various forums and meeting is a vital aspect of connecting Montessorians around the world
CERDS
At CERDS we dream of a world with quality education that is accessible to all. We strive to help form a strong, confident and passionate community of teachers who aim to create a safe and respectful learning environment for each child. Providing quality study material and and holistic guidance Explore our comprehensive Montessori teacher training programs.