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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Patient Communication and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Instructional Design, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    AI-Powered Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Student Engagement, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Instructional Design, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Design Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Using Gemini in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Google Cloud Platform, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Software Installation, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Education for the Consumer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Food and Beverage, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Nutrition, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences

    4.7 stars, 205 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (205) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Athletic Training, Patient Positioning, Lifting Ability, Kinesiology, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Rehabilitation, Mobility Assistance, Nutrition and Diet, Manual Therapy, Nutrition Education, Training Programs, Health And Wellness Coaching, Education and Training, Pain Management

    4.4 stars, 11 reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    Virtual Factory for Education

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation Engineering, Equipment Design, Production Line, Drafting and Engineering Design, Technical Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Special Purpose Entities: Analyze and Apply SPE

    Skills you'll gain: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Auditing, International Financial Reporting Standards, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Regulation, Legal Risk, Business Risk Management, Asset Protection, Organizational Structure, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Training and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Mentorship, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Nurse Education, Adult Education, Coaching, Informatics, Instructional Design, Educational Materials

    4.8 stars, 99 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (99) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education: sustainable environments

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Health Disparities, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environment Health And Safety, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Mitigation, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization

    4.7 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Navigating Institutional Racism Within Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Higher Education, Resilience, Empowerment, Advocacy, Active Listening, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Personal Care, Social Justice

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Technology Strategies, Liberal Arts

    4.7 stars, 546 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (546) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Patient Communication and Education: Coursera
  • AI-Powered Higher Education: Arizona State University
  • Using Gemini in Education: Google Cloud
  • Nutrition Education for the Consumer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer: Niel Asher Education
  • Virtual Factory for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Mastering Special Purpose Entities: Analyze and Apply SPE: EDUCBA
  • Nursing Informatics Training and Education: University of Minnesota
  • Climate change education: sustainable environments: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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