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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


  • N

    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

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Working With Children, Training Programs, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Learning, Cultural Diversity

    4.6 stars, 255 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (255) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Telerehabilitation in Mental Health and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Telecommunications, Health Technology, Substance Abuse, Language Disorders, Geriatrics, Patient Treatment, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, Caregiving, School Psychology, Education Software and Technology, Health Informatics, Mental Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    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 stars, 431 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (431) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Care, Mental Health, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Maternal Health, Student Support and Services, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Patient Safety

    4.9 stars, 101 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Student Support and Services, Special Education, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Case Studies

    4.9 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • T

    Tsinghua University

    MOOC and Blended Learning

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

    4.2 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice

    4.7 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Public History

    4.5 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Teaching, Student Engagement, Cognitive flexibility, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Human Learning, Special Education, Behavioral Management, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Habit Formation

    4.9 stars, 134 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (134) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Professionalism, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Disabilities, Caregiving, Intercultural Competence, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Mental Health, Communication Strategies

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    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 stars, 138 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • 网络课程与学习评价: Nanjing University
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
  • Telerehabilitation in Mental Health and Communication: Sage Publications
  • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
  • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • MOOC and Blended Learning: Tsinghua University
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions

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