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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


  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Education on climate change: water and soil

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Land Management, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Studies, Biology, Teaching, Community Development, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Program Standards, Planning, Reliability, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Collaboration

    ★ 4.8 (423) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    User Awareness and Education for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI powered creativity, End User Training and Support

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Research, Qualitative Research, Physical Science

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • I

    Imperial College London

    XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Education Software and Technology, Augmented Reality, Display Devices, Virtual Reality, Digital pedagogy, Health Technology, Clinical Practices, Virtual Environment, Healthcare Project Management, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, User Centered Design, Project Planning, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training

    Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, School Counseling, Academic Advising, Education and Training, Training Programs, Student Engagement, Mentorship, Lifelong Learning, Instructional Strategies, Personal Development, Human Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Classroom Management, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Animation and Game Design, Cultural Responsiveness, Code Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Brainstorming

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, AI Integrations

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    The Wonders and Challenges of Bible Education

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, K-12 pedagogy, School Psychology, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Student Engagement, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Social Studies, Culture, Discussion Facilitation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Mathematics Education, Multilingualism, Discussion Facilitation, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Arithmetic, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Mathematical Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    The Place of Music in 21st Century Education

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Digital pedagogy, Musical Composition, World Music, Classical Music, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Formal Learning, Creativity, Childhood Education and Development, Electronic Media

    ★ 4.8 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fractions for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Education on climate change: water and soil: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • User Awareness and Education for Generative AI : Coursera
  • Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice: Imperial College London
  • Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives: Vanderbilt University
  • The Wonders and Challenges of Bible Education: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder

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