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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Digital Communications

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Financial Tools and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Finance, Budget Management, Wealth Management, Financial Management, Market Dynamics, Cash Flow Forecasting, Economics, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Loans, Expense Management, Market Analysis, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Professional Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Professional Development, Executive Presence, Target Audience

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Studying at Japanese Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, English Language, Adaptability, Student Support and Services, Program Evaluation, Student Engagement, Academic Advising, Culture, Formal Learning, Multilingualism, Rapport Building, Program Development, Education and Training, Project Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    455 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Model Optimization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Challenges in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Business Ethics, Diversity Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Consumer Behaviour, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Market Analysis, Branding, Solution Design, Culture, Business Strategy

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    561 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Y

    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Behavior Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    490 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Compassion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Management: Foundations and Initiation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Team Management, Scope Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Resource Utilization, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Business Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    981 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Taking the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Entrepreneurship, Lifelong Learning, Ideation, Willingness To Learn, Professional Networking, Adaptability, Accounting Systems, Overcoming Objections, New Product Development, Sales, New Business Development, Relationship Building, Brand Strategy, Business Development, Business Planning, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Management, Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    English for Teaching Purposes

    Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, Language Competency, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Stress Management, Multilingualism, Collaboration, Grammar, Communication Strategies, Motivational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    632 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Human Services, Human Centered Design, People Development, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Crisis Intervention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    364 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Tools and Planning: John Wiley & Sons
  • Professional Public Speaking: Madecraft
  • Studying at Japanese Universities: The University of Tokyo
  • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
  • Global Challenges in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
  • Project Management: Foundations and Initiation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Taking the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur: Madecraft

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