Build your understanding of autism with a free online Level 2 course. You’ll explore autism awareness, communication, sensory processing, person-centred support, positive behaviour and how to support inclusive environments.
This course is designed for beginners and adults who want to develop confidence supporting autistic people, whether for personal development, CPD or work in care, education, childcare or support settings.
Free for eligible learners. Certificate included on completion.
This course may be fully funded for eligible learners through the Adult Skills Fund.
Availability can depend on your location, eligibility and current funding options.
Learn to support autistic people effectively in just 6–12 weeks.
Gain a nationally recognised, accredited Level 2 qualification.
Fully funded for eligible adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
This course is made up of manageable units that introduce autism, person-centred support, communication, interaction, sensory processing, positive behaviour and ways to support healthy, safe and inclusive environments.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below:
Understand what autism is, explore common misconceptions and learn about conditions that may co-occur with autism.
Learn how person-centred support can help reflect the preferences, needs and circumstances of autistic people.
Explore how autism may affect communication, interaction, speech, language and social development, and learn about supportive communication approaches.
Understand sensory processing, perception and cognition, including hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity, and how sensory needs can be supported.
Explore behaviour in the context of autism and understand positive approaches that may help individuals develop coping strategies.
Learn about supporting autistic people through transitions and life events, personal safety, access to services and inclusive opportunities.
This free online autism course is ideal if you want to build your understanding of autism and how to support autistic people in a more informed, inclusive and person-centred way.
You’ll explore key areas including autism awareness, common misconceptions, person-centred support, communication, interaction, sensory processing, positive behaviour, coping strategies and support through life events.
The course is suitable for beginners, so you do not need previous autism training. You’ll study online with tutor support and complete assessment questions based on the course units, rather than sitting exams.
On successful completion, you’ll gain a nationally recognised Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism.
This course is a good fit if you want to:
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
More than 1 in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Source: National Autistic Society
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You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.
Once submitted, we’ll instantly match you with a relevant training provider based on your location to complete your enrolment.
Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
This course is for anyone interested in autism awareness, inclusion and person-centred support. It could be a useful step towards:
This course can help you build a foundation in autism awareness, but it does not qualify you to diagnose autism or practise as a specialist autism professional. It is designed to support awareness, confidence, CPD and progression.
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This course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the UK Government’s Adult Skills Fund.
Your course will be delivered online by one of our approved training provider partners, depending on your location.
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Yes, this autism course is free for eligible learners. Funding is subject to eligibility, location and availability.
Yes, the course is completed online. You can access the learning materials remotely and receive support from a qualified tutor.
Yes, you will receive a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism upon successful completion of the course.
Yes, this course is suitable for beginners. You do not need previous autism training to apply.
The course covers autism awareness, common misconceptions, person-centred support, communication, interaction, sensory processing, positive behaviour, coping strategies, personal safety and support through life events.
Yes, this course can help you build autism awareness and a better understanding of how autism may affect communication, sensory needs, behaviour and daily life.
Yes, this is an online autism training course that leads to a Level 2 certificate. It is designed to help learners build introductory knowledge and confidence.
A Level 2 autism course introduces the knowledge used to understand autism, person-centred support, communication, sensory processing and positive approaches to behaviour.
No, this course does not qualify you to diagnose autism or act as a specialist autism professional. It is designed to build awareness, understanding and confidence.
Yes, this course can help you understand autism and explore informed, person-centred ways to support autistic people. It does not replace professional advice, assessment or specialist support.
This course may support CPD, workplace awareness and confidence in care, education, childcare or support settings. It does not guarantee employment or qualify you for a specific professional role.
No, there are no exams. You’ll complete assessment questions based on the knowledge gained from the course units.
The course usually takes 6 to 12 weeks to complete, based on around 5 to 10 hours of study per week.
You can usually only take one funded course at a time. The number of courses you can take in an academic year may depend on eligibility, funding availability and provider rules.
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