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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

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Literacy, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Multilingualism, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Grammar

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Growth Mindedness, Executive Presence, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Resilience, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership, Goal Setting, ChatGPT, Health And Wellness Coaching, Branding, Communication, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.7 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Social Pedagogy across Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Work, Pedagogy, Community and Social Work, Child Development, Community Development, Childhood Education and Development, Creativity, Education and Training, Working With Children, Family Support, Rapport Building

    ★ 4.5 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Social Media Content, Infographics, Social Media, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Concision, Social Media Strategy, Recruitment, Professionalism, Writing, Data Visualization, Branding

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Persuasive Communication, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.9 (184) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interview Research and Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Knowledge Transfer, Language Competency, Personal Attributes, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning, Communication Strategies, Job Analysis, Learning Strategies, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.5 (272) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Grow as a Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, AI Enablement, Technology Strategies, AI literacy

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

  • 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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees and Graphs: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Analysis, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (189) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Lemann

    Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Gmail, Educational Materials, Collaboration, Document Management, Data Sharing, Content Management Systems, Cloud Storage, Spreadsheet Software

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

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Plant-Based Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Health Promotion

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

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

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

  • Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth: Coursera
  • Social Pedagogy across Europe : Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps: The State University of New York
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
  • Interview Research and Preparation: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Grow as a Manager: Google
  • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Coursera
  • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino: Fundação Lemann

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