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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


  • P

    Packt

    Handling Difficult Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Empathy

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Strategies and Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Plan Execution

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Improve Communication with Genial.ly

    Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Design, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Communication, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Ways of Working for Technical Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Technical Management, Quality Control

    ★ 4.9 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Suffering and the Human Condition

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Organizational Change, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Health Administration, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Ideation, Initiative and Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Distributed Computing, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, Automation, Data Access, Data Analysis, Data Science, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Biotech — From Science to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Innovation

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Instructional Planning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Liderazgo para el Siglo XXI: proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Storytelling, Experimentation, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Persistence, Leadership, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.9 (316) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Personal Growth & Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, English Language, Professional Development, Personal Development, Language Competency, Nutrition Education, Language Learning, Relationship Building, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    ★ 4.4 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular special education courses

  • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt
  • Negotiation Strategies and Styles: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Improve Communication with Genial.ly: Coursera
  • PMP Exam Prep: Ways of Working for Technical Projects: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
  • Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future: University of California San Diego
  • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Instructional Planning with Genially: Coursera

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