Introduction to the Program

With this 100% online Postgraduate Certifciate, you will gain advanced tools in emerging technologies, such as electronic assisted communication devices and Artificial Intelligence, essential for optimizing your interventions”

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems (AAC) have evolved thanks to technological advances, offering effective solutions for people with speech or language difficulties. These innovations reflect a global effort to integrate cutting-edge technology, transforming the quality of life of millions of people around the world.

This is how this Postgraduate certificate came about, which will provide a comprehensive analysis of the different forms of AAC currently available, highlighting the technological advances that have transformed and democratized their use. This will include everything from mobile applications and electronic devices to systems based on Artificial Intelligence, which expand communication and accessibility options for people with special needs.

Practical skills will also be developed to assess AAC users rigorously and based on scientific evidence. In this sense, doctors will be able to use assessment models that not only guarantee the effectiveness of the selected tools, but also respect the rights and dignity of individuals. This will allow them to design personalized plans that adequately respond to the communication needs of each patient, promoting ethical and effective intervention.

Finally, emphasis will be placed on the importance of intervening in natural environments to promote the autonomy of AAC users, acquiring key skills to stimulate the development of emerging and conventional literacy skills. This will lead to an understanding of the fundamental role of literacy as a tool for expanding communication and learning opportunities. In addition, the program will seek to empower users, allowing them to participate in their social and professional environments.

To this end, TECH has developed a comprehensive online program whose materials and resources, of academic excellence, will be available from any electronic device with Internet access. This will eliminate inconveniences such as traveling to a physical center or having to follow a fixed schedule. In addition, the innovative Relearning methodology will be used, based on the constant repetition of fundamental concepts to ensure efficient and natural understanding of all content.

You will acquire skills to work on communication strategies tailored to specific needs, whether due to conditions such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, or Neurodegenerative Diseases”

This Postgraduate certificate in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

  • Practical cases presented by experts in medicine
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
  • Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

A program designed so that you can study at your own pace, without time or location constraints, thanks to its online format”

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the field of medicine, who bring to this program the experience of their work, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive educational experience designed to prepare students for real-life situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby students must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, professionals will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Through a variety of practical resources, this program will enable you to effectively reinforce your theoretical knowledge”

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TECH is committed to a revolutionary teaching approach based on the latest trends in education”

Why study at TECH?

TECH is the world’s largest online university. With an impressive catalog of more than 14,000 university programs available in 11 languages, it is positioned as a leader in employability, with a 99% job placement rate. In addition, it relies on an enormous faculty of more than 6,000 professors of the highest international renown.  

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Study at the world's largest online university and guarantee your professional success. The future starts at TECH” 

 

The world’s best online university according to FORBES 

The prestigious Forbes magazine, specialized in business and finance, has highlighted TECH as “the world's best online university” This is what they have recently stated in an article in their digital edition in which they echo the success story of this institution, “thanks to the academic offer it provides, the selection of its teaching staff, and an innovative learning method aimed at educating the professionals of the future” 

A revolutionary study method, a cutting-edge faculty and a practical focus: the key to TECH's success.

The most complete study plans on the university scene 

TECH offers the most complete study plans on the university scene, with syllabuses that cover fundamental concepts and, at the same time, the main scientific advances in their specific scientific areas. In addition, these programs are continuously being updated to guarantee students the academic vanguard and the most in-demand professional skills. In this way, the university's qualifications provide its graduates with a significant advantage to propel their careers to success. 

TECH offers the most comprehensive and intensive study plans on the current university scene.

A world-class teaching staff  

TECH's teaching staff is made up of more than 6,000 professors with the highest international recognition. Professors, researchers and top executives of multinational companies, including Isaiah Covington, performance coach of the Boston Celtics; Magda Romanska, principal investigator at Harvard MetaLAB; Ignacio Wistumba, chairman of the department of translational molecular pathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center; and D.W. Pine, creative director of TIME magazine, among others. 

Internationally renowned experts, specialized in different branches of Health, Technology, Communication and Business, form part of the TECH faculty.

A unique learning method 

TECH is the first university to use Relearning in all its programs. It is the best online learning methodology, accredited with international teaching quality certifications, provided by prestigious educational agencies. In addition, this disruptive educational model is complemented with the “Case Method”, thereby setting up a unique online teaching strategy. Innovative teaching resources are also implemented, including detailed videos, infographics and interactive summaries. 

TECH combines Relearning and the Case Method in all its university programs to guarantee excellent theoretical and practical learning, studying whenever and wherever you want.

The world's largest online university 

TECH is the world’s largest online university. We are the largest educational institution, with the best and widest online educational catalog, one hundred percent online and covering the vast majority of areas of knowledge. We offer a large selection of our own degrees and accredited online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In total, more than 14,000 university degrees, in eleven different languages, make us the largest educational largest in the world. 

TECH has the world's most extensive catalog of academic and official programs, available in more than 11 languages.

Google Premier Partner 

The American technology giant has awarded TECH the Google Google Premier Partner badge. This award, which is only available to 3% of the world's companies, highlights the efficient, flexible and tailored experience that this university provides to students. The recognition as a Google Premier Partner not only accredits the maximum rigor, performance and investment in TECH's digital infrastructures, but also places this university as one of the world's leading technology companies. 

Google has positioned TECH in the top 3% of the world's most important technology companies by awarding it its Google Premier Partner badge.

The official online university of the NBA 

TECH is the official online university of the NBA. Thanks to our agreement with the biggest league in basketball, we offer our students exclusive university programs, as well as a wide variety of educational resources focused on the business of the league and other areas of the sports industry. Each program is made up of a uniquely designed syllabus and features exceptional guest hosts: professionals with a distinguished sports background who will offer their expertise on the most relevant topics. 

TECH has been selected by the NBA, the world's top basketball league, as its official online university.

The top-rated university by its students 

Students have positioned TECH as the world's top-rated university on the main review websites, with a highest rating of 4.9 out of 5, obtained from more than 1,000 reviews. These results consolidate TECH as the benchmark university institution at an international level, reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” 

TECH is the world’s top-rated university by its students.

Leaders in employability 

TECH has managed to become the leading university in employability. 99% of its students obtain jobs in the academic field they have studied, within one year of completing any of the university's programs. A similar number achieve immediate career enhancement. All this thanks to a study methodology that bases its effectiveness on the acquisition of practical skills, which are absolutely necessary for professional development. 

99% of TECH graduates find a job within a year of completing their studies.

Postgraduate Certificate in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems

Communication is essential in everyday life, and when a person faces difficulties expressing themselves verbally, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems become a fundamental tool. In this context, TECH presents this Postgraduate Certificate that will emphasize the application of various strategies to help people with complex communication needs. This postgraduate program, delivered 100% online, will provide a deep understanding of the different types of AAC, their implementation, and the impact they have on users' lives. In addition, it will address key topics such as the selection and implementation of technological tools, the adaptation of communication systems according to individual needs, and the monitoring of user progress. You will learn how to use devices and applications that facilitate interaction between people and their environment, allowing each individual to express themselves more efficiently, regardless of their limitations.

Become a qualified expert with a Postgraduate Certificate in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems

Through high-quality online lessons, you will delve into the use of technologies such as text communication applications, communication boards, and devices that enable interaction through symbols and pictograms. Thanks to the flexibility of this online program, you will learn at your own pace with up-to-date materials available 24/7. As you progress, you will learn how to adapt alternative systems to different contexts and populations, from children with developmental disabilities to adults with aphasia or neurological injuries. Finally, you will delve into the use of emerging technologies such as AI-based communication systems, which are revolutionizing the way people with communication difficulties interact with the world. From there, you will be able to work effectively with patients who need communication support systems, improving their social interaction and integration into society. With TECH's guidance, you will be prepared to face the challenges of implementing these systems, contributing significantly to the well-being and development of people with special communication needs. Enroll now!