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
PG Diploma in Special Education
A 280-hour expert-level online programme for graduates and experienced teachers, extending Diploma-level study into individual planning, differentiated teaching and collaboration.
The PG Diploma in Special Education is APTTI's expert-level online course: 280 study hours, completed within up to 12 months. The entry requirement is Bachelor's degree. The published fee is USD 475 for international learners, or ₹30,000 + GST in India. It is professional development, not a teaching licence or an RCI-recognised qualification.
- Fee (international)
- USD 475
- Fee (India)
- ₹30,000 + GST
- Study hours
- 280
- Complete within
- 12 months
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree
- Format
- Online, self-paced
Who this course is for
Graduates and experienced teachers who coordinate support, write plans or lead inclusion in their school.
What you will study
- Diploma-level study of developmental disabilities, assessment, communication, classroom and behaviour interventions
- Assessing and identifying special needs in students
- Developing individualised education plans (IEPs)
- Differentiated instruction and adapting teaching methods
- Collaboration with parents, teachers and other 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 475 for learners outside India; ₹30,000 + 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.
Related answers
What is an IEP?
An IEP (individualised education programme or plan) is a written plan for a child with special needs that records their current abilities, specific learning…
What is differentiated instruction?
Differentiated instruction means planning lessons so students with different readiness, interests and learning needs can all reach the learning goal.
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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