120 hours
Certificate Course
6 months
$325 USD / £275 GBP / ₹23,600 INR
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London College of Teachers (UK) · Inclusive Education
Special Education & SEN Teacher Training
Professional learning for teachers, shadow teachers and support professionals working with learners who have diverse and special educational needs.
Study modeOnline / self-paced Options4 course levels
Course Overview
Choose the level that matches your background and career goal.
Programme levels, fees, eligibility, duration, curriculum and assessment information are presented together to help you compare the available London College of Teachers (UK) pathways and choose the level that best matches your background and goals.
The Special Education and SEN pathway develops knowledge of inclusive teaching, learning difficulties and classroom support for children with diverse educational needs. Topics referenced on the current course page include autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, sensory needs, and visual or hearing impairment.
The programme is professional-development training. The current LCT course page expressly states that it does not provide a government licence and does not qualify a learner to conduct clinical assessments or diagnostic tests reserved for appropriately licensed rehabilitation professionals.
Fees & Duration
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Fees and course durations were last reviewed on 7 August 2026.
INR prices are shown as published and include GST where stated on the source course page. Fees and fast-track charges can change. Confirm the final payable amount and certification option with admissions before making payment.
Who is this for?Teachers, aspiring special educators, shadow teachers, learning-support staff, caregivers, parents and education professionals.
How to choose this pathway
Special-education professional development should strengthen a teacher’s ability to notice barriers to learning, make reasonable classroom adjustments, communicate with families and specialists, and support participation without attempting to diagnose a child.
The course is most useful when learners connect theory to real educational decisions: adapting instructions, breaking tasks into smaller steps, documenting observations, supporting regulation and knowing when a concern should be referred to an appropriately qualified professional.
What this training should help you do
- Recognise common barriers that may affect learning, attention, communication or participation.
- Plan inclusive classroom adjustments and differentiated support.
- Use observation and documentation without making unsupported diagnostic claims.
- Communicate more constructively with families, teachers and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Understand the boundary between educational support and regulated clinical, therapeutic or diagnostic practice.
Before you enrol
- Clarify whether you want classroom inclusion skills, a learning-support role or a regulated special-education teaching career.
- Check local registration requirements for specialist teaching roles in your target country.
- Choose training that complements, rather than replaces, any statutory qualification you may need.
What you will study
- Recognising learning and behavioural support needs
- Autism, ADHD and learning disabilities
- Inclusive classroom strategies
- Shadow-teacher and learning-support practice
- Behaviour and academic monitoring
- Working with families and multidisciplinary teams
- IEP-related knowledge within the Master-level pathway
Assessment
- Multiple-choice questions are used at the end of modules.
- Diploma-level candidates may be required to submit an assignment and research paper.
- Advanced work is reviewed by qualified tutors/mentors before certification.
How the online course works
- Apply online for the chosen level.
- A representative provides further programme information.
- Begin study after payment and course access are arranged.
- Complete the required assessments and advanced assignments where applicable.
- Receive certification after successful completion.
Career pathways this training can support
Shadow teacherLearning-support professionalInclusive classroom educatorSEN classroom supportTeacher with additional SEN knowledge
Course completion does not by itself guarantee eligibility for a regulated teaching post. Teacher registration, licensing, visa and employer requirements vary by country and role.
Important professional-scope note
This is professional-development training, not a government teaching, therapy, rehabilitation or diagnostic licence. Employment eligibility depends on the role, employer and jurisdiction.
Common questions
How do I become a special education teacher?
The formal route depends on the country. Start by checking the statutory qualification or registration required for special-education teachers, then use professional SEN training to deepen inclusive classroom and learning-support skills.
What is the role of a shadow teacher?
A shadow teacher or learning-support professional typically helps an individual learner participate in classroom routines, communication and learning tasks while working with the class teacher and family. The exact role varies by school.
What will I learn about autism, ADHD and learning disabilities?
The course introduces educational characteristics, classroom barriers and support strategies. It should not be used to diagnose a child or replace assessment by a qualified clinical or educational specialist.
Does this SEN course provide a government licence?
No. It is professional-development training. Government teaching, therapy, rehabilitation and diagnostic licences are separate and depend on the jurisdiction and role.
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Apply online or speak with the admissions team before selecting a course level.