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Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (online) Level 2

  • Campus

    Online eLearning

  • Start Date

    August 2026

  • Duration

    11 weeks (Flexible)

Do you want to gain an understanding of how specific learning difficulties affect an individual’s life and those of others? This course will help you.

Having a learning difficulty means that people can find it harder to learn certain skills. It is important for those working in health care, social care and education to have knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported.

This course, in understanding specific learning difficulties, is great for both individuals as well as employers looking for training to upskill their staff.

This Level 2 certificate aims to help develop knowledge of several specific learning difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. It also covers understanding the positive aspects and strengths individuals have with specific learning difficulties in addition to exploring the barriers they may face.

Course Content (Units):

  • Understand Specific Learning Difficulties,

  • Understanding the Effects of Specific Learning Difficulties

  • Understanding the Diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties

  • Understanding Supporting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties

  • Understand the context of Specific Learning Difficulties

 

Our courses are accredited by leading awarding bodies. We ensure you receive the most up-to-date knowledge that can be applied in the real world and help you secure your dream job or promotion.

The Benefits of Studying Online With Lincoln College

  • Study anywhere, in your own time

  • Cutting edge e-learning

  • Gain an accredited qualification

  • Perfect for upskilling

  • High level of support from tutors

  • Advance your career

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but this course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the health care sector.

This course is funded through the College’s Adult Education Budget. You must be 19 or older on the first day and duration of the course and not live in a devolved area.

Assessment & Progression

Continued on line assessment throughout the course. You will be expected to complete and submit units on a regular basis.

Course Fees

£0.00
These courses are currently being subsidised by the college and are, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete them, in this case you will be liable to pay a withdrawal fee to cover the cost of materials. We accept that sometimes there are exceptional circumstances where it simply isn’t possible for you to complete your course. We will work with you to find an appropriate solution to avoid withdrawal wherever possible.

 

Terms & Conditions

These courses are currently being subsidised by the college and are, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete them, in this case you will be liable to pay a withdrawal fee to cover the cost of materials. We accept that sometimes there are exceptional circumstances where it simply isn’t possible for you to complete your course. We will work with you to find an appropriate solution to avoid withdrawal wherever possible.

 

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