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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


  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Upper Body Specialist: Advanced Assessments and Treatments

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Clinical Assessment, Athletic Training, Pain Management, Mechanics, Respiration, Education and Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Anatomy, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Music Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Music Performance, Teaching, Classroom Management, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Post-Production, Media Production, Writing, Creativity, Empowerment

    4.8 stars, 3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Comparative and Global Education Policy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Management Education: Critical Research Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Education and Training, Business Research, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Business Ethics, Qualitative Research, Business Management, Organizational Change, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business, Business Strategies, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Skillshare

    Special Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Video Production, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Ideation, Visual Storytelling, File Management, Timelines

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Patient Communication and Education

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Teaching English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Mathematics Education, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Language Learning

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

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

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

  • S

    Sage Publications

    Telerehabilitation in Mental Health and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Telecommunications, Health Technology, Substance Abuse, Language Disorders, Patient Treatment, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, Caregiving, Education Software and Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Informatics, Mental Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Digital pedagogy, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy

    4.9 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de educación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Education and Training, Teaching, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies

    4.5 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (51) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    AI-Powered Higher Education

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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