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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


  • A

    Adobe

    Build your creative business using Adobe tools

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Visual Storytelling, Intellectual Property, Ideation, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Adobe Firefly, Target Audience, Creative Thinking, Branding, Creativity, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Business Strategy, Adobe Illustrator, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Inspire Student Learning with Showbie

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Content Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Health Education, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Advocacy, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sustainability Leadership Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Leadership, Professional Development, Environmental Issue, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Initiative and Leadership, Thought Leadership, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Communication

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

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Clinical Nutrition, Surgery, General Surgery, Nutrition Education, Medical Practices and Procedures

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, AI powered creativity, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Architecture and Construction, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Emerging Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Cultural Responsiveness, Program Development, Data Structures, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança e Sociedade

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Succession Planning, Leadership, Professional Development, People Development, People Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Team Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Behavioral Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Influencing, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development

    ★ 4.6 (99) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Prioritization, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Internal Auditing, External Auditing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management

    ★ 4.3 (11) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Professional Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Data Science, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    'Their' World and How You Define It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Solution Design, Competitive Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Plan Execution, Product Development, Commercialization, Innovation, Ideation, Market Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Knowledge Transfer, Value Propositions, Regulatory Requirements

    ★ 3.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build your creative business using Adobe tools: Adobe
  • Inspire Student Learning with Showbie: Coursera
  • Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan
  • Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • Liderança e Sociedade: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness: Coursera
  • Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine

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