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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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    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, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Learning Management Systems, Lifelong Learning, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Language Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Special Education, Parent Communication, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Working With Children, Speech Therapy, Child Development, Psychological Evaluations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Research, Group Therapy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Special Education, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    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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    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, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Human Resources, Intercultural Competence, Disabilities, Communication Strategies, Vulnerability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Handicap visuel : comprendre et agir pour l'inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Adaptive Equipment, Workplace inclusivity, Social Skills, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Research, Child Development, Education Software and Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

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

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Work, Health Policy, Social Justice, Special Education, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Public Policies, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Care, Data Collection

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

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    PwC India

    Free Trade Agreements and Special Economic Zones

    Skills you'll gain: Export Control, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Tax Laws, Tax Management, Commercial Laws, Economics, Document Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

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

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

  • Introduction to Teaching English Learners: Rice University
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions: University of Geneva
  • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Accessible technology for inclusion: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Handicap visuel : comprendre et agir pour l'inclusion: University of Geneva
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile

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