Four online levels for teachers, shadow teachers and parents. Compare hours, entry requirements and fees, and check whether you need an RCI qualification instead.
APTTI offers a Certificate (120 hours, ₹15,000 + GST / USD 250), Diploma (200 hours, ₹25,000 + GST / USD 399), PG Diploma (280 hours, ₹30,000 + GST / USD 475) and Integrated PG Diploma (540 hours, ₹45,000 + GST / USD 700) in special education, all online. They build practical knowledge but are not licences or RCI-recognised qualifications.
Fees in USD and INR · Study from USA · Study from UAE & Middle East · Study from India · Study from Asia · Study from Africa
Preliminary level, online
A 120-hour online foundation in special educational needs for teachers, parents and aspiring shadow teachers: developmental disabilities, assessment, communication support and classroom interventions.
Advanced level, online
A 200-hour advanced online course that adds behaviour management, cognitive and social strategies, parent guidance and a case-study project to the Certificate topics.
Expert level, online
A 280-hour expert-level online programme for graduates and experienced teachers, extending Diploma-level study into individual planning, differentiated teaching and collaboration.
Expert level, online
APTTI's most extensive special education programme: 540 hours combining special needs teacher training with child psychology and classroom management study.
| Course detail | Certificate | Diploma | PG Diploma | Integrated PG Diploma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Preliminary | Advanced | Expert | Expert |
| Study hours | 120 | 200 | 280 | 540 |
| Completion period | up to 6 months | up to 10 months | up to 12 months | up to 18 months |
| Entry requirement | 10+2 (higher secondary) | 10+2 (higher secondary) | Bachelor's degree | Bachelor's degree |
| International fee | USD 250 | USD 399 | USD 475 | USD 700 |
| Fee for learners in India | ₹15,000 + GST | ₹25,000 + GST | ₹30,000 + GST | ₹45,000 + GST |
| Assessment | Module MCQs and assignment | MCQs, research and assignment | MCQs, research and assignment | MCQs, research and assignment |
| RCI-recognised | No | No | No | No |
Fees and durations as published by APTTI. Confirm the total payable amount and current syllabus with admissions before payment.
Mainstream and pre-primary teachers with children with special needs in their classes, shadow teachers and learning support assistants, school leaders building inclusion, and parents who want consistent strategies at home.
To work as a registered special educator in India you need an RCI-recognised D.Ed or B.Ed Special Education and RCI registration. Compare D.Ed and B.Ed Special Education.
Four online levels: Certificate (120 hours), Diploma (200 hours), PG Diploma (280 hours) and Integrated PG Diploma (540 hours).
Certificate USD 250 / ₹15,000 + GST; Diploma USD 399 / ₹25,000 + GST; PG Diploma USD 475 / ₹30,000 + GST; Integrated PG Diploma USD 700 / ₹45,000 + GST. Confirm the total payable amount with admissions before payment.
10+2 for the Certificate and Diploma; a bachelor's degree for the PG Diploma and Integrated PG Diploma.
Up to 6 months for the Certificate, 10 months for the Diploma, 12 months for the PG Diploma and 18 months for the Integrated PG Diploma. Self-paced learners may finish sooner.
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.
Mainstream and pre-primary teachers, shadow teachers, learning support assistants, school leaders and parents of children with special needs.
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Four levels from USD 250 or ₹15,000 + GST, studied online from the USA, the Middle East, India, Asia or Africa. Ask about the syllabus, eligibility or fees. No payment is taken on this website.