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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Launching Your HR Manager Career

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Storytelling, Human Resources, Professionalism, Interviewing Skills, Web Presence, Professional Networking, Branding, Microsoft 365, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: How did we get here?

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Mobile Security, Digital Communications, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Global Positioning Systems

    3.9 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Major Purchases and Borrowing

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Lending, Loans, Mortgage Loans, General Lending, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Budget Management, Finance, Lease Contracts, Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Higher Education, Cost Estimation, Property and Real Estate, Purchasing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Writing, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Research Reports, Literacy, Investigation, Trustworthiness, Higher Education, Critical Thinking, Reliability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nutrition Education, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Health, Patient Communication, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics

    4.8 stars, 681 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (681) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Educational Materials, digital literacy, Instructional Design, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Cervical Thoracic Junction Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Athletic Training, Clinical Assessment, Respiration, Anatomy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mechanics, Patient Observation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Introduction to Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Urology, Physiology, Biology

    4.7 stars, 550 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (550) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Digital pedagogy, Discussion Facilitation, Test Tools

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The George Washington University

    Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Technology, Nursing Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Assurance, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health And Safety Standards, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Job Safety Analysis, Organizational Change, Change Management, Systems Of Measurement

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Planning

    4.7 stars, 946 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (946) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Datamaps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Analysis

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Launching Your HR Manager Career: Microsoft
  • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego
  • Major Purchases and Borrowing: Pearson
  • Introduction to Research: Pearson
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2: Arizona State University
  • Cervical Thoracic Junction Mechanics: Niel Asher Education
  • Introduction to Reproduction: Northwestern University
  • Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology: University of London
  • Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety: The George Washington University

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