All Autism Courses for Professionals

We provide a variety of autism courses, giving you a wide overview of the autism spectrum. Some of our autism courses delve deeper into particular topics like anxiety, PDA, employment or early years and classroom support. Across our autism courses, you’ll gain:

• A deeper understanding of autism and neurodiversity.

• Practical strategies for communication, support, and inclusion.

• Confidence to create autism-friendly environments.

• Insight into lived experiences from autistic people.

Choose the style of autism course that suits you best:

On-Demand Courses

• Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere, with our pre-recorded autism courses. 

• Access available for 30 days

• Perfect for busy professionals who need flexibility.

Open Courses

• Live, interactive autism courses with expert trainers.

• Opportunities for Q&A and peer engagement.

• Designed to maximise learning through discussion and reflection.

Many of our autism courses offer AQA Unit Awards and are CPD Certified, ensuring your learning is recognised and valuable.

We provide autism courses to a wide range of professionals, including:

• Teachers and classroom assistants.

• Healthcare providers and therapists.

• Social workers and community staff.

• Employers and HR professionals.

• Emergency services and public sector workers.

• Professionals across a range of customer facing roles. 

No matter your role, we’ll help you build the skills to support autistic people with confidence and compassion.

Booking is simple:

1. Browse our full list of autism courses below. You can view all courses, or filter between on-demand and live courses. 

2. Book your course online and pay by card.

3. If you need invoiced for your autism course, just contact training@autismni.org and book your place via email. 

Need help choosing the right autism courses that fit your needs? Our team is here to guide you. Use the contact form below if you have any questions. 

What topics do you cover?

We offer training on a wide range of autism-related 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 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 (£40 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 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 and the booking page for each course. For changes or cancellations, contact us as soon as possible.