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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

    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Google Workspace

    ★ 4.8 (239) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness

    ★ 4.3 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Data Sharing, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Medical Terminology, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.4 (314) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Organ Donation: From Death to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education and Support, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Leading with a Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Information Technology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Determinants, & Eigenvectors

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model

    ★ 4.8 (79) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Tufts University

    Building a Healthy Plate

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Food and Beverage, Health Education

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Nutrition and Diet, Positivity, Habit Formation, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Environment and Resource Management, Health Education

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

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Lifelong Learning, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving, Adaptability

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Communication, Technology Strategies, Technology Solutions, Web Applications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.5 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Process Management, Planning, Value Propositions, Innovation, Business Intelligence, Prioritization, Case Studies

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

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

  • Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides: Coursera
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics: University of Minnesota
  • Organ Donation: From Death to Life: University of Cape Town
  • Leading with a Digital Strategy: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Determinants, & Eigenvectors: Johns Hopkins University
  • Building a Healthy Plate: Tufts University
  • Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care: University of California, Irvine
  • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University

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