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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

    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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tsinghua University

    MOOC and Blended Learning

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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Human Learning, Special Education, Behavioral Management, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles, Driving engagement, Habit Formation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Nanjing University

    网络课程与学习评价

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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    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, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Human Resource Policies, Communication Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Vulnerability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    368 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    419 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    137 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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, Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, 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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Principios del Acompañamiento Educativo

    Skills you'll gain: Academic Advising, Student Support and Services, Self-Motivation, Companionship, Community Development, School Counseling, Pedagogy, Mentorship, Student Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Discipline, Empathy, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Active Listening

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • MOOC and Blended Learning: Tsinghua University
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • 网络课程与学习评价: Nanjing University
  • Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
  • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
  • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace: Coursera
  • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder

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