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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


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    Coursera

    Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Communication, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Intermediate)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI literacy, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Peer Review, OpenAI, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    421 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Marketing, Language Competency, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    213 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Academic Success for English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Human Resources, Intercultural Competence, Disabilities, Human Resource Policies, Communication Strategies, Vulnerability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Lifelong Learning, Social Justice, Community Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Accessible technology for inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Visual Impairment Education, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Digital Design, Diversity Awareness, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Social Work, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavioral Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Storytelling, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tsinghua University

    MOOC and Blended Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Nanjing University

    网络课程与学习评价

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Creativity, Digital pedagogy, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Innovation, Curriculum Development, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Culture, Information Technology

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace: Coursera
  • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
  • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
  • Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Accessible technology for inclusion: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
  • MOOC and Blended Learning: Tsinghua University

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