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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.


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Popular Special Education Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Child Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Advocacy, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    420 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Applied Digital Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Data Ethics, Research, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Intellectual Property, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    331 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Child Development, Planning, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Token Board with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Special Education, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Disability Awareness and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    332 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Special Education, Parent Communication, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Working With Children, Speech Therapy, Child Development, Psychological Evaluations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Research, Group Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    199 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Student Engagement, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    285 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Teaching, Visionary, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic English: Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Peer Review, Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Organizational Skills, Research, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, English Language, Writing and Editing, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher: University of Cape Town
  • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York
  • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • Creating a Token Board with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
  • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Disability Awareness and Support: University of Pittsburgh
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions: University of Geneva
  • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania

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