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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.


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Popular Special Education Courses and Certifications


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    University of Toronto

    Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Research, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    498 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Parent Communication, Care Management, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    721 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Series Orientation: Transforming Education

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, Adult Learning Principles, Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Driving engagement, Time Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, School Psychology, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Syllabus Development, Teaching, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Academic Success for English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Vocabulary

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Studies, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, System Monitoring, Health Informatics, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, School Psychology, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Reimagining Education for Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Socioeconomics, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education: University of Toronto
  • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
  • Series Orientation: Transforming Education: University of Michigan
  • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education: IBM
  • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems: Johns Hopkins University

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