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Special Education Courses

Special Education courses can help you learn individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior management strategies, inclusive classroom practices, and assessment techniques tailored for diverse learners. You can build skills in adapting curriculum, fostering communication with families, and implementing interventions that support students with varying needs. Many courses introduce tools like assistive technology, data tracking software, and collaborative platforms that enhance teaching effectiveness and promote student engagement.


Popular Special Education Courses and Certifications


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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Problem Solving, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Resourcefulness, Learning Strategies, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, Virtual Environment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Patient Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Health Assessment, Teaching, Psychological Evaluations, Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Simulations, Curriculum Planning, Survey Creation, Clinical Assessment, Case Studies, Data Analysis Software, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Teaching and Learning with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Pedagogy, Large Language Modeling, Digital pedagogy, LLM Application, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Learning, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Innovation, Differentiated Instruction, Lifelong Learning, AI Enablement, Human Learning, Solution Design, Adult Learning Principles, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Special Education, Parent Communication, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Working With Children, Speech Therapy, Child Development, Psychological Evaluations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Research, Group Therapy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Health Equity, Education and Training, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Community and Social Work, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Centered Design

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Higher Education, Classroom Management, Innovation, Student Engagement, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Human Resources, Intercultural Competence, Disabilities, Communication Strategies, Vulnerability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Working With Children, Instructional Strategies, Adult Education, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Collaboration, Curriculum Development, Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Employee Retention, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Social Impact, Training Programs, Cognitive flexibility, Recruitment, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Teaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Persistence, Relationship Building

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular special education courses

  • Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Evaluación educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Smart Teaching and Learning with AI: Politecnico di Milano
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions: University of Geneva
  • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
  • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
  • El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile
  • Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust

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