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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Marketing, Language Competency, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting

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    213 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Programs, Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Land Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Health Disparities, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Teaching and Learning with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Pedagogy, Large Language Modeling, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, LLM Application, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Learning, Lesson Planning, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Multimedia, Educational Materials, Adaptive Equipment, Pedagogy, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Developmental Disabilities, Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Diversity Awareness, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Microsoft Office

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Human Resources, Intercultural Competence, Disabilities, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Human Resource Policies, Communication Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Vulnerability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Workplace inclusivity, Health Equity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Determinants Of Health, Empowerment, Education and Training, Health Care, Health Policy, Human Centered Design, International Relations, Epidemiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de educación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Parent Communication, Formal Learning, Program Evaluation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Learning Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Teaching English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Instructional Strategies, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Special Education, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Collaborative Software, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Mathematics Education, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    416 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Digital pedagogy, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Principios del Acompañamiento Educativo

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Self-Discipline, Pedagogy, Teaching, Mentorship, Student Support and Services, Community Development, Student Engagement, School Counseling, Social Impact, Initiative and Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Active Listening

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Smart Teaching and Learning with AI: Politecnico di Milano
  • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
  • Métodos de educación efectiva: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Introduction to Teaching English Learners: Rice University
  • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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