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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


  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Accessible technology for inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Mobile Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Education Software and Technology, Usability, User Interface (UI), Digital Design, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    213 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Special Education, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Communication, Writing, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Higher Education, Research, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Grammar, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    333 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Technology Solutions, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Editing, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Technical Management, Communication, Presentations, Proofreading, Trustworthiness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Engineering Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de educación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Parent Communication, Adult Education, Formal Learning, Curriculum Development, Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Higher Education

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Digital pedagogy, Generative AI

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Accessible technology for inclusion: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
  • Essential English for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
  • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Métodos de educación efectiva: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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