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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


  • I

    ISC2

    Access Control Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Data Access, Security Awareness, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    169 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Innovation, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    164 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Planning, Design Strategies, Solution Design, Quality Assurance, Virtual Environment, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    729 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Instructional Design, LLM Application, Ideation, Education Software and Technology, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Data Ethics, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Persona Development, Professional Development, digital literacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    221 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión del talento humano

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Productivity, Behavior Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Teamwork, Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Human Resources

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Life, Health and Radiation

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Mammography, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Oncology, Physics, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    366 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role

    Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Advocacy, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Oncology, Special Education, Working With Children, Education and Training, Neurology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Education and Training, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    144 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    367 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estrategias de Negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Contract Negotiation, Cooperation, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Strategic Partnership, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Personal Development, Business Strategy, Communication, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Value Propositions, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Access Control Concepts: ISC2
  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan
  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
  • Gestión del talento humano: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Life, Health and Radiation: The University of Sydney
  • Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role: Johns Hopkins University
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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