Our comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy Course equips you with foundational knowledge, therapy techniques and communication-support strategies used to help children and adults overcome speech, language and communication difficulties.

This Speech & Language training programme explores speech science, the speech chain, language acquisition, articulation disorders, literacy development and intervention methods—giving you a practical foundation in communication therapy. You will learn how speech works physiologically, how communication breaks down, and how therapy planning, goal-setting and intervention can support improved outcomes over time.

Through this online Speech and Language Therapy training, you will gain confident insight into both child and adult speech disorders, learn how to observe communication patterns, support articulation and language development, and apply strategies to assist learners with pronunciation difficulties, fluency concerns, language delay and more.

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited Speech and Language Therapy Course, you gain the recognised knowledge, understanding and confidence needed to support speech development in educational, caregiving and therapeutic environments.

Course Overview

Career-focused Speech & Language Therapy Certificate designed for development & support roles

✔ 100% online + 365-day learning access
✔ CPD-accredited communication & language support training
✔ Covers child + adult speech disorders, therapy models & speech science
✔ Learn articulation support, speech chain process, literacy and developmental language stages
✔ Build communication-support skills for SEN, early years & caregiving environments
✔ Ideal for aspiring SLT support workers, parents, carers, teaching assistants & SEN staff

By the end of this Speech & Language Therapy Course, you will be able to:

• Understand foundational speech and language therapy concepts
• Learn the biology of speech, articulation and speech-chain processing
• Identify common speech and language disorders in children and adults
• Support literacy, articulation and language development stages
• Set realistic therapy goals and track communication progress
• Strengthen communication, counselling and caregiver interaction skills

Build confidence working with individuals with speech needs

✔ Speech support + articulation awareness
✔ Language development & literacy understanding
✔ Observation & assessment techniques
✔ Communication + counselling skills
✔ Confidence supporting SLT needs
✔ SEN & developmental awareness

This Speech and Language Therapy Course is ideal for:

• Aspiring Speech & Language Support Workers
• SEN & early years practitioners
• Teaching Assistants & Learning Support Staff
• Parents and carers supporting speech development
• Individuals preparing for further SLT study

No previous experience needed—just motivation and interest in communication development.

• CPD accredited & recognised across the UK
• Fully online + self-paced with 24/7 access
• Supports both child + adult communication needs
• Increases employability & SEN support competency
• Affordable, flexible and beginner-friendly

You should:

• Have basic English understanding
• Be motivated to learn

No qualifications or work experience required.

Completing this Speech and Language Therapy Course gives you a strong foundation in communication-support practice and opens access to a variety of career paths across education, SEN, healthcare and social care support settings. Your skills in articulation support, language development and communication assistance will make you a valuable asset in any environment where speech and language needs are present.

You may progress into roles such as:

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge, practical skills, and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.