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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Science and Research, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    English for Teaching Purposes

    Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    632 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    855 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Integrated Pelvic Floor Health and Function

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Physical Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Respiration, Coordination, Mental Health Therapies, Athletic Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Patient Communication, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Professional Development, Data Integrity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Interoperability, Cultural Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Time Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    966 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Visual Design Using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Layout Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Responsible AI, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Image Quality, Generative AI Agents

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Guided Stress Reduction & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Stress Management, Empathy, Patient Education And Counseling, Personal Development, Data Analysis, Professional Development, Vital Signs, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Respiration, Performance Measurement, Physiology, Standard Operating Procedure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    What is Social?

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Network Analysis, Market Analysis, Real Time Data

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
  • Integrated Pelvic Floor Health and Function: Niel Asher Education
  • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan
  • Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Foundations of Visual Design Using Canva: Board Infinity
  • Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone: University of Cambridge
  • AI-Guided Stress Reduction & Analysis: Coursera

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