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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 at Buffalo

    ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

    Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Classroom Management, Teaching, Behavioral Management, Developmental Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Functional Behavior Assessment, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Child Development, Planning, Communication

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Improve Your English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Sales Presentations, Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing, LinkedIn, Web Content, Social Media Content

    4.7 stars, 27K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (27K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Working With Children, Teaching, Family Support, Differentiated Instruction, Childhood Education and Development, Parent Communication, Communication Disorders, Advocacy, Language Disorders, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.9 stars, 426 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Language Competency, English Language, Grammar, Literacy, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Community Health, Video Production, Writing, Nutrition and Diet, Writing and Editing, Art History, Culture, Health Education, Vocabulary, Blogs

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Education: Adaptive Learning & Personalized Pathways

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Driving engagement, Responsible AI, Learning Management Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, Teaching

    4.8 stars, 321 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Interactive Learning, Learning Styles, Stress First Aid, Mental Concentration, Student-Centred Learning, Neurology, Child Development, Habit Formation

    4.9 stars, 692 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Neurology, Patient Treatment, Behavioral Management, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Working With Children

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Token Board with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Educational Materials, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Classroom Management, Student Support and Services, Psychosocial Assessments, Working With Children, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration

    4.9 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Disability Awareness and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Diversity Training, Student Support and Services, Student Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.6 stars, 333 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Literacy & Trauma Informed Instruction for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Literacy, Working With Children, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Health Equity, Education and Training, Learning Styles, Instructional Strategies, Trauma Care, Instructional Design, Higher Education, K-12 pedagogy, Learning Theory, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Cultural Diversity, Childhood Education and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.7 stars, 332 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (332) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular special education courses

  • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo
  • Improve Your English Communication Skills: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher: University of Cape Town
  • Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations: Arizona State University
  • AI in Education: Adaptive Learning & Personalized Pathways: Coursera
  • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated: Universidad de Palermo
  • Creating a Token Board with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms: University of Cape Town

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