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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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    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

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    Beginner · 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
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Academic Success for English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Vocabulary

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, De-escalation Techniques, Trauma Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Professionalism, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Active Listening, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavior Management, Patient-centered Care, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Social Skills, Empathy, Rapport Building, Mental Health, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Digital pedagogy, digital literacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Design Process, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Reimagining Education for Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Socioeconomics, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Special Purpose Entities: Analyze and Apply SPE

    Skills you'll gain: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Auditing, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Business Risk Management, Asset Management, Organizational Structure, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    Virtual Factory for Education

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation Engineering, Technical Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Using Gemini in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Google Cloud Platform, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Software Installation

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    University of Michigan

    Series Orientation: Transforming Education

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, Adult Learning Principles, Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Driving engagement, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Verification And Validation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, Manual Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Exercise Science, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Education, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Training Programs, Pain Management, Education and Training

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
  • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
  • AI for Education (Basic): Kennesaw State University
  • SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Reimagining Education for Equity: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Mastering Special Purpose Entities: Analyze and Apply SPE: EDUCBA
  • Virtual Factory for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Using Gemini in Education: Google Cloud

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