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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Teaching, Writing, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Empowerment, Mentorship, Creativity, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics

    4.9 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Pedagogy and Inclusive Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Learning Management Systems, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Formal Learning, Instructional Strategies, Multimedia, Differentiated Instruction, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Teaching, Human Development, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Learning Theory, Interactive Design, Curriculum Development

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Parent Communication, Care Management, Care Coordination, Medical Emergency, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Emergency Response, Nursing Care

    4.8 stars, 736 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Active Listening, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Empowerment, Team Collaboration, Overcoming Objections, Self-Awareness, Mitigation, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication

    4.7 stars, 212 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Labor Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Labor Law, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Technical Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Oral Expression, Concision, Business Writing, Empathy, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Communications

    4.6 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (109) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Language Competency, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting

    4.7 stars, 213 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (213) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    CPA Licensure Prep: Special Topics in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Tax, Budgeting, Tax Laws, Tax Returns, Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governmental Accounting, Internal Auditing, Cost Control, External Auditing, Economics, Business Economics, Financial Accounting

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    AI-Powered Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Student Engagement, AI literacy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Instructional Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Design Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Gemini, Education Software and Technology, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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