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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


  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Purchasing, Procurement, Consolidation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity Programs

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Programs, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Retention, Leadership Studies, Talent Recruitment, Human Resources, Self-Awareness, Workforce Development, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Strategy

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de educación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Parent Communication, Formal Learning, Program Evaluation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Learning Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development

    ★ 4.5 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Digital pedagogy, Special Education, Human Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice, Socioeconomics

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Special Communication Situations in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Composure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Education and Training, Neurology, Pedagogy, Anatomy, Cognitive flexibility, Learning Strategies, Life Sciences, Mental Concentration, Psychology, Adaptability, Cell Biology, Biology, Physiology

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Community Organizing, Lifelong Learning, Social Justice, Community Development

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

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Promoting Accessible Workplaces with Assistive Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Diversity Programs, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Interactive Learning, Web Content, Visual Impairment Education, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Teaching, Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Journals, Pedagogy, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Tenacity, Persistence, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.7 (713) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Work, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Community Development, Education and Training, Social Impact, Pedagogy, Community Outreach, Digital pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Sociology, Working With Children, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, digital literacy

    ★ 4.6 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Formal Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Program Standards, Education and Training, Child Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Curriculum Planning, Training Programs, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Human Development, Empathy

    ★ 4.8 (323) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Digital pedagogy, Generative AI

    ★ 4.2 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Métodos de educación efectiva: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Special Communication Situations in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Promoting Accessible Workplaces with Assistive Technology : Knowledge Accelerators
  • The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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