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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

    Engaging and Assessing Students with Plickers

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, User Accounts, Teaching, Barcoding, Account Management, Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    CertNexus

    Preparing for Your CertNexus Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Planning

    ★ 4.8 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Cyber Attacks, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Computer Security, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Information Privacy, Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (132) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Career Support Community and Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Talent Pipelining, Telecommuting, Drive Engagement, Project Closure, Project Design, Professional Networking, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Relationship Building, Presentations

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Environment Health And Safety, Community Mental Health Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Hand Hygiene, Mental Health

    ★ 4.7 (375) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Comunicación, experimentación y aprendizaje en liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Community Organizing, Team Management, Team Building, Team Oriented, Social Skills, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Shared Media, Strategic Leadership, Community Development, Interpersonal Communications, Drive Engagement, Professional Development, Courage

    ★ 4.8 (568) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Business

    ★ 4.6 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    What’s Your Big Idea?

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, User Research, Resource Management, Entrepreneurial Finance

    ★ 4.6 (168) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Wealth Management, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Services, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Training, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Rapport Building, FinTech, AI Integrations, Financial Planning

    ★ 4.3 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Communication, Empowerment, Planning

    ★ 4.7 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Computer Science, Brainstorming

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Conflict Management, Safety Culture, Team Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Leadership and Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Resilience, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (57) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Engaging and Assessing Students with Plickers: Coursera
  • Preparing for Your CertNexus Certification Exam: CertNexus
  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Comunicación, experimentación y aprendizaje en liderazgo: Universidad de los Andes
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London

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