36 Online Short courses in Special Education

UCL's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) - Developing Quality Inclusive Practice suite of online courses will give you the knowledge and skills you need to improve provision in your school for pupils with SEND. 

This Educating Deaf Children - Becoming an Empowered Teacher offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Cape Town provides you with invaluable knowledge and skills about teaching Deaf children.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Intellectual Disability Healthcare programme in collaboration with University of Queensland - University of Queensland - UQx.

Prepare for an exciting career in the classroom and equip yourself with the skills and confidence to work as an education support worker or teachers' aide with CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support at Open Colleges.

The Understanding Autism course at Cambridge Regional College will give you an understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism.

Designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the autism spectrum, current research, and best practice approaches, the comprehensive Understanding Autism course of the Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe equips teachers, parents and other practitioners with evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of children and young people with autism.

The Teaching Gifted and Talented Students course of the Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe will give you an in-depth understanding of the needs of high potential learners and equip you to foster and stimulate their learning, ensuring they flourish and achieve.

The Applied Behaviour Analysis course of the Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe is designed to actively engage you in learning both the analytical skills and the practical techniques of ABA. Our SEN courses are fully online and are suitable for teachers and SNAs who want to expand their knowledge and skills in the area of ABA and Autism.

The General Learning Disabilities course of the Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills and understanding to ensure these students reach their full potential.

This Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children course at The Sheffield College will enable learners to gain a general awareness of the causes of distressed behaviour, along with an understanding of appropriate ways to support a child displaying distressed behaviour.

Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) including ADHD symptoms, the latest research and ADHD treatment with Understanding ADHD - Current Research and Practice at Kings College London through FutureLearn.

This Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado System is part of the School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization.

Regardless of whether you are looking for your first career or you are looking for a new career, the Special Educational Needs course from International Open Academy can help you. Working with students with social, learning, and physical disabilities is extremely rewarding, and can make you feel proud and fulfilled in your career.

Understand more about autistic people from autistic perspectives with this CPD-certified Understanding Autism course at The University of Kent delivered through FutureLearn.

With this Dyslexia Awareness course from International Open Academy, you will learn the signs of dyslexia, and ways to help people manage and live with their learning difficulties.

Discover the best practices in autism education and learn how to create an inclusive curriculum for autistic children. Good Practice in Autism Education is offered at University of Bath through FutureLearn.