What is the difference between a PG Diploma and an Integrated PG Diploma in special education?
PG Diploma and Integrated PG Diploma in special education compared: 280 hours (₹30,000 + GST) versus 540 hours (₹45,000 + GST).
Expert level, online learning
Integrated PG Diploma in Special Education
APTTI's most extensive special education programme: 540 hours combining special needs teacher training with child psychology and classroom management study.
The Integrated PG Diploma in Special Education is APTTI's expert-level online course: 540 study hours, completed within up to 18 months. The entry requirement is Bachelor's degree. The published fee is USD 700 for international learners, or ₹45,000 + GST in India. It is professional development, not a teaching licence or an RCI-recognised qualification.
- Fee (international)
- USD 700
- Fee (India)
- ₹45,000 + GST
- Study hours
- 540
- Complete within
- 18 months
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree
- Format
- Online, self-paced
Who this course is for
Graduates who want the most complete programme, combining special education with child psychology and classroom management.
What you will study
- Special needs teacher training across autism, ADHD, intellectual disability and learning disabilities
- Child psychology: development, learning and behaviour
- Classroom management for inclusive classes
- Assessing and identifying special needs, and IEP development
- Differentiated instruction and collaboration with families and professionals
- Research and assignment work
Topic outline from APTTI's published course information. Ask admissions for the current module list and assessment plan before enrolling.
Study and assessment
After enrolment and payment you receive course login details. Each module ends with multiple-choice questions, and you complete research and assignment work, which APTTI states is reviewed by a professional licensed counsellor. Certification follows successful completion of all requirements. How assessment works.
What this course does and does not qualify you for
It prepares you to support children with special needs as a regular educator, a shadow teacher or a parent, and to understand current information on developmental disabilities. It does not qualify you to carry out assessments or diagnostic tests, which are the role of qualified rehabilitation professionals, and it does not make you a licensed special educator. It is not RCI-recognised. The RCI route explained. Outside India, teaching posts need local licences; see our pages for USA, UAE & Middle East, Asia, Africa.
Fees and payment
USD 700 for learners outside India; ₹45,000 + GST for learners in India. Compare all fees and payment terms.
Before you enrol
Are the courses RCI-recognised?
No. They are online professional development courses. They do not lead to RCI registration or qualify you as a licensed special educator. For RCI routes, see our page on becoming a special education teacher in India.
Who are the courses for?
Mainstream and pre-primary teachers, shadow teachers, learning support assistants, school leaders and parents of children with special needs.
How are the courses assessed?
Multiple-choice questions at the end of each module, plus assignments; Diploma-level and higher learners also submit research and assignment work.
Is tutor support available?
Yes. Coordinators and tutors are available 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays and Saturdays (India time); longer academic discussions are by appointment.
When will I receive my certificate?
After you complete all requirements. APTTI's published information gives 30 to 90 days for dispatch; Indian learners pay no shipping charge.
What if I need more time?
APTTI's published terms describe re-registration of INR 3,500 or USD 65 for a three-month extension. Confirm the current policy before enrolling.
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Ask about this course
Ask about the current syllabus, study time, eligibility or the total payable fee. Admissions will reply by email, phone or WhatsApp.
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