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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

    Clase interactivas y dinámicas en Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, Virtual Environment, Education Software and Technology, Content Management

    ★ 4.9 (163) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Social Studies, Public History, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Land Management

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

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

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

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

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Innovation, Business Solutions, Ideation, Timelines, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (744) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Essential Skills for Your Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Web Presence, Social Skills, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Willingness To Learn, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Planning, Personal Development, Resilience, Interviewing Skills

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Understand Best Practices with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Education Software and Technology, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Design

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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community

    Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Working With Children, Training Programs, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Family Support, Culture, Driving engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.6 (66) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Interactive Design, Usability, Music, Interaction Design, Multimedia, Design, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Simulations

    ★ 4 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding Psychosis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Driving engagement, Research

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

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Automation with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Business Process Automation, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Context Engineering, Document Management

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, Commercialization, New Product Development, Innovation, Plan Execution, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis

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

  • M

    Michigan State University

    The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Urology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling

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

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

  • Clase interactivas y dinámicas en Classroom: Coursera
  • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney: The University of Sydney
  • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción: University of California, Irvine
  • Essential Skills for Your Career Development: University of Leeds
  • Understand Best Practices with Canvas: Coursera
  • Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community: Arizona State University
  • Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • AI Automation with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech

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