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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


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Working With Children, Instructional Strategies, Adult Education, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Collaboration, Curriculum Development, Planning

    4.6
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    862 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Chile

    El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Problem Solving, Collaboration

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Literacy, Digital pedagogy, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    947 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Neurology, Diagnostic Tests, Working With Children

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Education and Training, Neurology, Anatomy, Cognitive flexibility, Learning Strategies, Language Disorders, Psychology, Adaptability, Cell Biology, Biology, Physiology, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Handicap visuel : comprendre et agir pour l'inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adaptive Equipment, Social Skills, Research, Working With Children, Child Development, Collaboration, Cognitive flexibility, Education Software and Technology

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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Advanced)

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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Skills, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Parent Communication, Care Management, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    724 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Sociology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile
  • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated: Universidad de Palermo
  • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Handicap visuel : comprendre et agir pour l'inclusion: University of Geneva
  • AI for Education (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace: Coursera

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