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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Understand Best Practices with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Education Software and Technology, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Healthcare Leadership for Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Design Thinking, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Personal Development, Health Education, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Governance, International Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Development for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Team Performance Management, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Design and Product, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Science and Technology of China

    快速学习

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Adult Learning Principles, Lifelong Learning, Quick Learning, Adult Education, Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Educational Materials, Productivity, Professional Development, Research, Information Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Solution Design, Trend Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    282 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    778 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Management Training And Development, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education and Support, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Patient Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Stress Management, Program Evaluation

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Accountability, Executive Presence, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Trustworthiness, Succession Planning, Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Networking, Business Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Equity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Human Development, Public Policies, Mental Health, Family Support, Health Policy, Public History, Media and Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Practical Vim Editor Commands On Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Linux Servers, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    164 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Understand Best Practices with Canvas: Coursera
  • Healthcare Leadership for Climate Change: Duke University
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Product Development for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 快速学习: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder

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