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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


  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success Project

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Report Writing, Negotiation, Project Management, Time Management, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Leadership and Management, Writing, Conflict Management, Business Solutions, Stakeholder Management, Business Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Finance, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    340 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Safety Standards, Quality Assurance, Scientific Methods

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Hiring Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Executive Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, New Hire Orientations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Software Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Target Market, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Education Software and Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    W

    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Social Impact, Personal Development, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Human Development, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    380 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    MedCerts

    Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Instructing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    H

    High Tech High Graduate School of Education

    Learning Mindsets & Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Growth Mindedness, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Student Engagement, Experimentation, Learning Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Planning, Education and Training, Professional Development, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Collaboration

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University: University of Michigan
  • Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community: Arizona State University
  • Career Success Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Hiring Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read: Coursera
  • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world: Sciences Po
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Introduction: MedCerts

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