Autism Training and Courses

By choosing Autism NI as your training provider, you get much more than a general autism awareness training programme:

• Over 30 Years of Experience: We’ve been delivering high-quality autism training for over three decades.

• Expert Team: Our trainers come from diverse professional backgrounds. They have extensive experience supporting autistic people and families.

• Community-Informed Content: All training is co-designed with the autism community to ensure it’s relevant, accurate, and up to date.

• Certified Quality: Many of our courses are CPD certified. AQA Unit Award Accreditations are available to help you demonstrate your learning.

• Interactive Learning: Courses include group discussions, activities, and Q&A sessions to ensure a tailored and engaging experience.

• Flexible Delivery: Training can be delivered in person or online, during the day, evenings, or weekends. We deliver across Northern Ireland, Ireland, the UK, and internationally.

• Customised Courses: We offer bespoke autism training tailored to your group’s specific needs.

• Impact Award Programme: Our gold-standard accreditation supports organisations in building meaningful autism inclusion for both customers and staff.

• Support the Autism Community: We deliver high quality, professional training that delivers social value. As a social enterprise, our training income helps fund vital services for the autism community, strengthening your responsible supply chain. 

By choosing Autism NI as your autism training provider, you are supporting autistic people to reach their full potential and being a part of building an inclusive society together. 

Who is the training for?

We train anyone who wants to learn about autism. This includes autistic people, parents, carers, professionals, and community groups. You can book a place on one of our open courses or arrange a bespoke session for your group.

What topics do you cover?

We offer autism training on a wide range of topics, including:

• Understanding autism (for different audiences).
• Anxiety, sleep, sensory needs, communication, and social stories.
• Life stages like early years, teenage years, and transitions.

We can also create custom content to suit your group’s needs. For a full list, email training@autismni.org.

What group sizes do you train?

Our standard group size is up to 25 people for an interactive experience, but we’re flexible. We also offer open courses for individuals.

How long are the courses?

Courses range from 2–3 hour sessions to full-day or multi-day programmes. Duration is listed on each course booking. Our group training duration can be tailored to suit your needs. 

How much does the training cost? 

Our professional training costs vary depending on topic, group size and duration. Our Training Team will provide further information and a quote based on the programme that best suits your needs. As a social enterprise, all income generated from our Training Programmes is reinvested back into delivery of our vital services for the autism community. By choosing Autism NI as your training provider, you can be confident to receive high quality training that also strengthens your responsible supply chain and social value. 

How does online training work?

You’ll receive a Zoom link at least 48 hours before the session (check your spam folder if it’s not in your inbox). If you haven’t received it 24 hours before, contact us: training@autismni.org.

What is AQA Unit Award Accreditation?

Some courses offer AQA accreditation (£45 per unit). You’ll complete a short written assessment after the course. Details and full instructions will be emailed to you after you complete the course. Ask your trainer or email us to register.

What is CPD Certification?

Many of our autism training courses are CPD certified, giving you confidence that you are receiving the highest quality training.

What if a course is full?

Email training@autismni.org to check availability. Join our mailing list to be notified if places open or when new dates are released.

How do I cancel a booking?

Cancellation details are on your booking form. For changes or cancellations, contact us as soon as possible, especially for parent/carer courses, which often have waiting lists.