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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


  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Negotiation & Organizational Advocacy for Female Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Leadership Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership Development, Assertiveness, Oral Expression, Conflict Management, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Generating and Testing Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Mentorship, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Innovation, New Business Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dental Informatics, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Assessment

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Compassion

    4.8 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Prenatal Development and Infancy

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Maternal Health, Child Health, Prenatal Care, Child Development, Human Development, Infant Care, Postpartum Care, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Mental and Behavioral Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Value Propositions, Brainstorming, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Needs Assessment, Market Dynamics

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Philanthropy, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, International Finance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Language Learning, Higher Education, Analytical Skills, Style Guides

    4.7 stars, 600 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Leadership, Delegation Skills, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Staff Management, People Management, Employee Engagement, Business Management, Organizational Skills, Professional Development, Coaching, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Communication, Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Instructional Design Tips for Creating a Culture of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Safety Culture, Organizational Development, Training and Development, Lifelong Learning, Instructional Design, Organizational Leadership, Learning Theory, Training Programs, People Development, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Habit Formation, Persistence, Drive Engagement, Initiative and Leadership, Performance Measurement, Team Management, Learning Strategies, Employee Coaching

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Content Scheduling, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 242 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (242) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Care Management, Medical Privacy, Revenue Cycle Management, Practice Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Performance Review, Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Terminology, Claims Processing, Medical Billing, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Medical Management, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 438 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (438) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Negotiation & Organizational Advocacy for Female Leaders: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Generating and Testing Ideas: Pearson
  • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
  • Prenatal Development and Infancy: Pearson
  • Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
  • English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate: Rice University
  • Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills: Chris Croft Training
  • Instructional Design Tips for Creating a Culture of Learning: Madecraft

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