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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


  • I

    IBM

    Developing Interpersonal Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, People Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Skills for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Accountability Frameworks, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Accountability, Employee Performance Management, People Management, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Performance Metric, Organizational Development, Performance Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, People Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Scripting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    230 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Lower-Body Sports Massage: Functional Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Communication, Athletic Training, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Science, Injury Prevention, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Patient Treatment, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Pronunciation of American English

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    P

    Princeton University

    Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Process Analysis, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Financial Policy, Financial Regulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Train The Trainer, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Equity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Graphic Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Developing Interpersonal Skills : IBM
  • Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge
  • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis
  • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
  • Lower-Body Sports Massage: Functional Treatment: Niel Asher Education
  • The Pronunciation of American English: University of California, Irvine
  • Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: Princeton University

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