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.
If a qualification gap is holding back your next move, this programme helps you strengthen your profile while continuing to work.
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.
Part 1 and Part 2 are date references by intake month. Confirm the route that applies to your programme with a KTAC adviser 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
Programme FAQ
Common questions about this programme.
Short answers for the questions students usually ask before registration.
FAQ →What is Early Childhood Education?+
Early Childhood Education is a Executive Diploma programme for working adults. A holistic programme for carers, educators and operators who want to support early childhood development professionally.
How long is this programme?+
The programme duration is 10 months.
How are classes conducted?+
Classes are online on Sundays through Zoom or Google Meet. Usual schedule: One Sunday each month.
What are the fees?+
Registration fee is RM350. Monthly fee is RM390, and total programme fee is RM3,900. Convocation fee is separate.
Request fee schedule ↗Is this programme MQA?+
No. KTAC Executive Programmes are not MQA/KPT academic programmes. The MQA route is through Kolej Teknologi Antarabangsa Cybernetics and usually takes around 2-3 years.
Can I check if I am eligible?+
Yes. Working adults are encouraged to check eligibility, including applicants without complete academic documents.
Check eligibility ↗Is intake open?+
Intake is currently open. Confirm the latest class date with a KTAC adviser before registering.
Speak with an adviser