Choosing a special needs course: questions and answers
Compare the SEN Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma, Master Level and Child Psychology courses. Below are 10 questions people ask Google and AI assistants, each answered directly in a few sentences.
Which special needs course is best?
It depends on your goal: the 120-hour SEN Certificate for teachers and parents new to special needs, the 200-hour Diploma for shadow teachers and inclusive classroom teachers, and the 240-hour PG Diploma or 550-hour Master Level for graduates aiming for senior roles.
Should I take the SEN Certificate or Diploma?
Choose the Diploma if you will work closely with children with special needs; it adds cerebral palsy, sensory needs, visual and hearing impairment and a research paper. Choose the Certificate for a foundation.
What is in the Master Level in special education?
The PG Diploma in SEN with IEP, Autism and ADHD, plus a Certificate in Learning Disability, a Diploma in Child Psychology and a Certificate in 21st Century Teaching Skills: 550 hours in total.
Which course covers autism and ADHD?
All levels introduce autism and ADHD; the PG Diploma and Master Level focus on IEPs, autism and ADHD in depth.
Which course is best for shadow teachers?
The 200-hour Diploma in Special Education Needs is a strong choice; the Certificate is a quicker start.
Which course is best for parents?
The 120-hour SEN Certificate or the Child Psychology Certificate.
Should I take child psychology or special needs training?
Special needs training focuses on teaching children with SEN; child psychology focuses on development and behaviour. They complement each other, and the Master Level includes both.
Is an online SEN course the same as a B.Ed in Special Education?
No. A B.Ed in Special Education is a degree that can lead to registration as a special educator; an online SEN course is professional development.
Can I upgrade from the Certificate to the Diploma later?
Ask admissions about moving up a level when you finish.
Which course covers learning disabilities?
All levels introduce learning disabilities, and the Master Level includes a full Certificate in Learning Disability.
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