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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

    Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, European History, Public History, Oral Expression, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

    4.9 stars, 184 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (184) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Berklee

    How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Revenue Recognition, Payment Processing and Collection, Entrepreneurship, Registration, Negotiation

    4.9 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Stress Management Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Professional Development, Culture Transformation, Mental Health, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Biology, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Branding, Global Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Event Planning, Consumer Behaviour, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Augmented Reality, Price Negotiation, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Mi nueva empresa: los siguientes pasos

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, New Business Development, Communication, Business Development, Teamwork, Team Management, Presentations, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Performance Analysis, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Business, Value Propositions

    4.8 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Diversity Awareness, Computational Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Brainstorming

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Team Building, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Driving engagement, Resilience, Stress Management

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Mental Health Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Concentration, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Preventative Care, Nutrition Counseling, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Respiration, Social Skills

    4.6 stars, 58 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 154 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applied Sustainability Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies

    4.5 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Nursing Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Patient Communication, Smart Goals, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Nurse Education, Professional Development, Nursing Basics, Clinical Leadership, Basic Nursing Skills, Care Coordination, Nursing Administration, Goal Setting, Nursing Care, Caregiving, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Practices

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular special education courses

  • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder: University of Virginia
  • How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights: Berklee
  • Stress Management Techniques: LearnKartS
  • Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Mi nueva empresa: los siguientes pasos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
  • A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: American Council on Exercise
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University

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