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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


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Student Support and Services, Educational Materials, Special Education, Instructional Design, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office, Image Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Higher Education, Education and Training, Child Development, Curriculum Planning, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Empathy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Accessible technology for inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Mobile Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Education Software and Technology, Usability, User Interface (UI), Digital Design, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Education and Training, Advocacy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teaching, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Lesson Planning, Higher Education, Program Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Studies, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Apoyos y ajustes razonables: inclusión en media y superior

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Student Support and Services, Special Education, Education and Training, Higher Education, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Academic Advising, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Learning Styles, Curriculum Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Special Communication Situations in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Patient Education And Counseling, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Virtual Environment, Medical Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, School Psychology, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    网络课程与学习评价

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Innovation, Human Learning, Curriculum Development, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, School Psychology, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Accessible technology for inclusion: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Apoyos y ajustes razonables: inclusión en media y superior: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Special Communication Situations in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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