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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


  • C

    Columbia University

    Attaining Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Lifelong Learning, Decision Making, Adult Education, Planning, Student Support and Services, Resourcefulness, Research, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Relationship Building, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Language Learning

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

  • 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 (419) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Special Purpose Entities: Analyze and Apply SPE

    Skills you'll gain: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Auditing, International Financial Reporting Standards, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Regulation, Legal Risk, Business Risk Management, Asset Protection, Organizational Structure, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • U

    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 (65) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Courage, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Meditation & Breathwork, Higher Education, Storytelling, Parent Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Trustworthiness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

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

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Workplace inclusivity, Health Equity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Determinants Of Health, Empowerment, Education and Training, Health Care, Health Policy, Human Centered Design, International Relations, Epidemiology

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

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

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

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    The Digital Divide

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Development, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support, Advocacy, Telecommunications

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
  • Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
  • Mastering Special Purpose Entities: Analyze and Apply SPE: EDUCBA
  • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Promoting Accessible Workplaces with Assistive Technology : Knowledge Accelerators
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile

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