Free Special Education Courses for Teachers

Check here the free special education courses available online for teachers along with their cost, duration and platform they are available on.

Course / Program	Platform / Provider	Duration	Cost (approx in INR)
Working with Students with Special Educational Needs (Revised)	Alison	2–3 hours, self-paced	Free (₹1,200–₹1,500 if certificate needed)
Inclusive Education	NPTEL (India)	8 weeks	Free to audit; ₹500–₹1,000 for certificate
Children with Developmental Challenges	SWAYAM (India)	4–6 weeks	Free
Inclusionary Practices Training Network (IPTN)	Special Education Support Center (USA)	Variable (short to 180 hours)	Free
Introduction to Disability Studies	FutureLearn (University of Leeds)	3 weeks	Free access; ₹3,000–₹4,000 for certificate
Supporting Children with Difficulties in Reading and Writing	Coursera (University of London)	5 weeks	Free to audit; ₹3,200–₹3,500 for certificate
Understanding Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD	Udemy (Free promos available)	1–2 hours, self-paced	Often Free (₹400–₹500 if paid)
Inclusive Teaching: Supporting All Students in the Classroom	edX (University of Michigan)	6 weeks	Free to audit; ₹3,500–₹4,000 for certificate

Now that you have an idea for the range of special education courses out there for teachers, let's dig in and find out what each stands to offer- the skills you'll gain, how they work, and how they will actually change your teaching career!

Alison’s Working with Students with Special Educational Needs Course

Detail	Description
Platform / Provider	Alison
Duration	2–3 hours (self-paced)
Cost	Free; ₹1,200–₹1,500 for certificate
What it covers	Introduction to supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning challenges. Emphasis on classroom strategies and teacher–student engagement.
Skills you gain	Identifying special learning needs, adapting teaching methods, and improving classroom inclusivity.
Outcome	Teachers gain confidence in handling diverse learners and creating inclusive classrooms.
How it benefits teaching	Helps in recognizing early signs of learning difficulties and tailoring teaching accordingly.
USP	A quick special education course free option for teachers who want practical strategies without committing to a long program.

NPTEL’s Inclusive Education Course

Detail	Description
Platform / Provider	NPTEL (India)
Duration	8 weeks
Cost	Free to audit; ₹500–₹1,000 for certificate
What it covers	Equity, diversity, and rights-based approaches to education. Explores policies, pedagogies, and practices in Indian schools.
Skills you gain	Understanding inclusive education frameworks, policy-level awareness, and cultural sensitivity.
Outcome	Equips teachers to foster inclusive classrooms that address diverse learners’ needs.
How it benefits teaching	Particularly useful for Indian teachers preparing for CBSE/UGC-level teaching.
USP	One of the few India-based disability learning courses with recognized certification.

Children with Developmental Challenges Course available on SWAYAM

Detail	Description
Platform / Provider	SWAYAM (India)
Duration	4–6 weeks
Cost	Free
What it covers	Focuses on developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and classroom interventions.
Skills you gain	Knowledge of developmental disorders, intervention strategies, and empathy-driven teaching.
Outcome	Teachers learn to support children with cognitive and social learning difficulties.
How it benefits teaching	Improves ability to design lesson plans for learners with developmental challenges.
USP	A government-backed special education course free that fits well for teacher training programs.

Inclusionary Practices Training Network courses by Special Education Support Center

Detail	Description
Platform / Provider	Special Education Support Center (USA)
Duration	Flexible; from short modules to 180 hours
Cost	Free
What it covers	Inclusive practices for STEM, behavior management, and classroom diversity.
Skills you gain	Team-based problem solving, behavior intervention, and UDL (Universal Design for Learning).
Outcome	Teachers become more versatile in designing inclusive classrooms across subjects.
How it benefits teaching	Builds long-term inclusive teaching habits and collaboration with other educators.
USP	A highly flexible disability learning course with wide applicability to multiple subjects.

Introduction to Disability Studies available on FutureLearn

Detail	Description
Platform / Provider	FutureLearn (University of Leeds)
Duration	3 weeks
Cost	Free access; ₹3,000–₹4,000 for certificate
What it covers	Disability from cultural, social, and policy perspectives.
Skills you gain	Theoretical and critical understanding of disability and inclusive teaching.
Outcome	Teachers develop a holistic, empathy-based framework for disability inclusion.
How it benefits teaching	Encourages teachers to combine pedagogy with social awareness.
USP	Bridges academic theory and classroom practice in disability learning courses.

Coursera’s Supporting Children with Difficulties in Reading and Writing Course

Detail	Description
Platform / Provider	Coursera (University of London)
Duration	5 weeks
Cost	Free to audit; ₹3,200–₹3,500 for certificate
What it covers	Literacy challenges, dyslexia, and evidence-based reading interventions.
Skills you gain	Diagnostic approaches for literacy difficulties, intervention strategies, and lesson modification.
Outcome	Teachers become effective in addressing literacy barriers in inclusive classrooms.
How it benefits teaching	Supports teachers in handling literacy gaps in primary and middle school learners.
USP	A focused special education course free option for literacy intervention skills.

Understanding Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD Course by Udemy

Detail	Description
Platform / Provider	Udemy (Free promos available)
Duration	1–2 hours, self-paced
Cost	Often free; ₹400–₹500 if paid
What it covers	Core understanding of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and Asperger’s.
Skills you gain	Recognizing neurodiverse traits, adapting behavior management, supporting classroom integration.
Outcome	Teachers gain practical awareness and empathy for neurodiverse students.
How it benefits teaching	Makes classrooms more inclusive and welcoming to students with behavioral differences.
USP	One of the most accessible special education courses free for beginner teachers.

Inclusive Teaching: Supporting All Students in the Classroom on edX

Detail	Description
Platform / Provider	edX (University of Michigan)
Duration	6 weeks
Cost	Free to audit; ₹3,500–₹4,000 for certificate
What it covers	Universal Design for Learning (UDL), classroom accommodations, and inclusive pedagogy.
Skills you gain	Designing accessible lesson plans, supporting diverse learners, and reducing classroom barriers.
Outcome	Teachers acquire strategies to make learning equitable for all.
How it benefits teaching	Builds stronger inclusive classrooms that address varied student needs.
USP	A global disability learning course emphasizing UDL and equity in education.

Indeed, these courses are extremely valuable to any educator willing to embrace the beautiful challenge of teaching inclusively. Take a moment to view this list; whether you're interested in a 2-hour crash course or you're looking at something deeper for 8 weeks, there's definitely something here for all interests and schedules. Ultimately, it's about improving your teaching skills-inclusiveness will create classrooms in which every student feels valuable and capable of achieving dreams.

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