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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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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Neurology, Pedagogy, Anatomy, Language Disorders, Cell Biology, Physiology

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Social Work, Education and Training, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Social Impact, Childhood Education and Development, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Child Welfare, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Attaining Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Student Services, Planning, Research, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

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

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

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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 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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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Intermediate)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Peer Review, Verbal Communication Skills, AI Enablement, Digital pedagogy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Principios del Acompañamiento Educativo

    Skills you'll gain: Academic Advising, Personal Development, Self-Discipline, Mentorship, Student Support and Services, Community Development, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Active Listening

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Procurement, Consolidation, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Corporate Sustainability, Knowledge Transfer, Diversity Programs, Performance Measurement

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

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    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Professionalism, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Nursing Care, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Compassion, Communication, Mental Health, Communication Strategies

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
  • Principios del Acompañamiento Educativo: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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