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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

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Social Justice, Diplomacy, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Regulations, Tax Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation, Finance

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment

    ★ 4.9 (238) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Software Versioning, Image Quality, Web Development Tools, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Presence, Web Servers, Frontend Performance

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Price Negotiation, Cultural Sensitivity, Oral Expression, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Diplomacy, Relationship Building, Labor Relations, Strategic Partnership, Case Studies, Communication, Planning

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Professionalism

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Pedagogy, Teaching, Instructing, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Quality Assessment, Peer Review, Statistical Reporting, Performance Reporting, Reliability, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Mindfulness, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Pathology, Patient Observation, Pharmacology

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Trial Preparation, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Diplomacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Writing, Interactive Learning, Case Studies, Student Engagement

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Strategic Communication, Team Collaboration, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Demography

    ★ 4.5 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspired Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Employee Coaching, Leadership Development, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Rapport Building, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Professional Development

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Diversity Awareness, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

    ★ 4.8 (127) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Sports Massage for Common Injuries

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, Athletic Training, Exercise Therapy, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Care, Human Relations Movement, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Web Development: University of California, Davis
  • Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution: ESSEC Business School
  • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
  • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
  • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University

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