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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

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Quality Assessment, Peer Review, Statistical Reporting, Performance Reporting, Reliability, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Massage Therapy Treatment for Frozen Shoulder

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Contraindication, Patient Education and Support, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Mobility Assistance, Orthopedics, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Treatment, Athletic Training, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Presentations, Graphic Design

    ★ 4.8 (5.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Fundamentals of Fire Cupping

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Pain Management, Exercise Therapy, Health And Safety Standards, Treatment Planning, Physical Therapy, Clinical Practices, Athletic Training, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Mental Health Therapies, Anatomy

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Integración del enfoque de género en la docencia universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Diversity Training, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Human Learning, Adult Education, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Auxilios Psicológicos. Catástrofes naturales. Intervinientes

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Stress First Aid, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Emergency Response, Rehabilitation, First Aid, Trauma Care, Patient Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Education and Training, Working With Children

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Patient Communication, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Responsiveness, Interoperability, Data Integrity, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Time Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Other Programming Languages, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Animations

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Introduction to EdTech

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Investments

    ★ 4.6 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The neuropsychology of decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology

    ★ 4.4 (41) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Massage Therapy Treatment for Frozen Shoulder: Niel Asher Education
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Fire Cupping: Niel Asher Education
  • Integración del enfoque de género en la docencia universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Auxilios Psicológicos. Catástrofes naturales. Intervinientes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University

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