• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Special Education

    Special Education Courses Online

    Study special education for supporting students with disabilities. Learn about instructional strategies, individualized education plans, and inclusive practices.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Special Education Course Catalog

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Cambridge

      Law and Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Biotechnology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Life Sciences, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Management

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Mediation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Teamwork, Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Music History, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Team Building, Music, Design Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Product Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Musical Composition, Business Management, Business, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Social Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      W

      Workday

      Workday Basics Series

      Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), No-Code Development, Branding

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      314 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      4.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Econometrics: Methods and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Probability, Linear Algebra, Peer Review

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Inspired Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, People Development, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Personal Development, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      É

      École Polytechnique

      How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      820 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      The Pronunciation of American English

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Special Education learners also search

    Education
    E-learning
    Educational Technology
    Online Education
    Public Policy
    Systems Thinking
    Logic
    Library
    1…131415…173

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

    • Law and Genetics: University of Cambridge
    • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
    • Workday Basics Series: Workday
    • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Econometrics: Methods and Applications: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University
    • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Analytics
    • Digital Marketing
    • English Speaking
    • Generative AI (GenAI)
    • Generative AI
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • Project Management
    • Python

    Certificates & Programs

    • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
    • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    • Google IT Support Certificate
    • Google Project Management Certificate
    • Google UX Design Certificate
    • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
    • IBM Data Science Certificate
    • Machine Learning Certificate
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
    • UI / UX Design Certificate

    Industries & Careers

    • Business
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Education & Teaching
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • Healthcare
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Information Technology (IT)
    • Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
    • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Preparing for the PMP Certification
    • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
    • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok