Around 15% of people have a learning difficulty, which means they can find it harder to learn certain skills. If you’re looking to improve your understanding and awareness of learning difficulties, this is the course for you. You will learn about a range of specific learning difficulties, including ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. It’s great for people working in a variety of sectors, such as healthcare, social care and education.
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Course Code:
CUSLD
- Level: 2
- Qualification: Certificate
- Course type: FREE (Eligibility Applies)
- Duration: Distance learning (you will have 12 weeks to complete the course from the date of enrolment)
- Time of day: Flexible
- When you'll study: Distance learning (learn at a time and pace to suit you from the comfort of your own home or workplace)

What's it all about?
Course information
Please note that this course is only available to those 19 years old or over.
You will be required to have successfully achieved a level one qualification, or above, in English.
Successful completion of this course will provide a gateway into the industry. It is also aimed at existing care sector employees who wish to upskill.
The College offers a range of short care courses delivered via distance learning, some of which you may be interesting in progressing to.
Please note fees are quoted for one year only.
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