Early childhood educators were listed in Malaysia’s Critical Occupations List for 2018/2019, highlighting the growing demand for qualified professionals in this field, and as of 2020, a diploma in early childhood education has become the minimum requirement for employment in tadikas or kindergartens across Malaysia—reflecting the crucial role these professionals play in shaping young lives during their formative years. SEGi University's Diploma in Early Childhood Education is designed by experts with experience in delivering the well-respected Montessori Diploma on behalf of the Montessori Centre International UK, as well as Australian and British early childhood education degrees, and the programme is regularly updated to align with industry needs, ensuring graduates are equipped with relevant skills. SEGi University's academic team has received international training in countries such as Iran, Korea, Myanmar, Vietnam, and China, and students benefit from hands-on learning experiences beyond the classroom from the very first semester, gaining practical exposure in early childhood settings, with assignments structured to help them develop and showcase competencies in delivering effective early childhood education. Graduates of this programme are highly sought after in Malaysia, Singapore, and China

the diploma also provides a pathway to enter Year 2 of a degree in early childhood education, with career prospects including roles in teaching, childcare center or nursery ownership and management, preschool consultancy, and employment within international schools, in addition to offering a Dual Award with HEI.