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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


  • S

    Stanford University

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Drug Development, Medical Billing, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Hospital Admissions, Hospital Medicine, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Finance for Non-finance Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Controls, Variance Analysis, Business Mathematics, Financial Forecasting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Accounting, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health

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

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Human Learning, Working With Children, Child Development, Instructional Strategies, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Substance Abuse

    ★ 4.7 (307) · Mixed · Course · 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

  • E

    Emory University

    Biohacking Your Brain's Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Nutrition and Diet, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Anatomy, Meditation & Breathwork, Mental Health, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Neurology, Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Physiology

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Introduction to EdTech

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Adult Education, New Business Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Investments

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

  • R

    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Communications, Planning, Project Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Requirements Management, Project Performance, Financial Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Master Business Communication: Body Language & PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Driving engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Public History, Social Justice, Legal Research, European History, Social Sciences, Culture, World History, Research, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Demography, Economics, Political Sciences, Journalism, Media and Communications

    ★ 5 (26) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Design Software, 3D Assets, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design, Innovation, Project Design, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Electronic Hardware, Education Software and Technology, Prototyping, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation

    ★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    The Secrets to College Success

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Higher Education, Personal Development, Mentorship, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Planning, Prioritization, Resourcefulness, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Finance for Non-finance Professionals: University of Cambridge
  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Biohacking Your Brain's Health: Emory University
  • Introduction to EdTech: EDHEC Business School
  • Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning: Rice University
  • Master Business Communication: Body Language & PowerPoint: Packt
  • Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine: University of Alberta

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