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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


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Autoridad, dirección y liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Business Leadership, Staff Management, Coordinating, Personal Development, Motivational Skills, Organizational Effectiveness, Coordination, People Development, Coaching

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Composure, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Student Services, Prioritization, Higher Education, Learning Styles, Personal Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation

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

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Sensory Systems Analysis, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research, Instructional Strategies

    ★ 4.5 (192) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Intermediate B1.2

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Stress Management, Education and Training, Higher Education, Medical Terminology, Language Learning, Formal Learning, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.7 (218) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Parent Communication, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Communication, Drug Development, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Child Welfare, Preventative Care, Patient Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Mitigation

    ★ 4.9 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Essentials of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Direct Patient Care, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Family Support, Needs Assessment

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Planning, Project Management, Design Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Quality Assurance, Virtual Environment, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Emerging Technologies

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Recognizing Others, Teamwork, Team Management, Communication

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

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, Language Competency, Oral Expression, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Management, Business Writing, Business, Culture, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing

    ★ 4.7 (413) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (324) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Cloud Services, Data Security, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Model

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulations, Design Reviews, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Experimentation, Browser Compatibility, Conceptual Design, Display Devices, Research, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

    ★ 4.9 (832) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Autoridad, dirección y liderazgo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad: Universidad de Chile
  • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • English Intermediate B1.2: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
  • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Coursera
  • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University

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