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Issued by the Center for Professional Studies after successful completion.
YOUR DEGREE. YOUR PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION.
Your degree establishes your academic foundation. A Certificate in Special Education from the Center for Professional Studies gives you another earned achievement to present.
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THE PROGRAM
The Special Education Certificate Program is designed for college students interested in developing strong, in-demand special education skills required across a wide range of roles and education-related industries. It provides a comprehensive understanding of special education, covering core concepts, tools, and techniques used to support diverse learners, implement inclusive practices, and inform educational decision-making in professional environments.
Whether you are applying for internships, your first job out of college, or competitive early-career positions, this program helps prepare you for roles where special education knowledge and instructional support skills are a required part of the job.
Approximately 10–15 hours of study, online and at your own pace.
A certificate in Special Education gives your résumé a specific area of study beyond your degree. Use it to explain your interest in education, learning assistance, and youth development opportunities, supported by what you learn in the program.
Your education. Your advantage.
Give employers another reason to notice your résumé.
96%
Employers suggest certificates strengthen applications
$12K
Average reported salary increase with certificate
9/10
Hiring managers prioritize candidates with certificates
Based on industry surveys and self-reported outcomes from certificate program completers. Individual results may vary.
96% source: Coursera, 2025 ↗MADE TO COMPLEMENT YOUR STUDIES
Designed for college students studying education, psychology, child development, and social sciences, and students in other majors interested in education, learning assistance, and youth development opportunities.
Find a different focusROOM FOR YOUR AMBITION
Find a certificate that connects with your studies or the direction you want to explore.
Work through your program online. Most programs take approximately 10–15 hours of study.
Complete the program, receive your certificate, and add your achievement to your professional profile.
THE CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
You’ve already taken an important step through higher education. CPS helps you build on that foundation with focused programs designed around professional utility.
CPS programs are offered by invitation to students at qualifying colleges and in qualifying fields of study. Your eligibility reflects an existing higher-education foundation—and an opportunity to add a professional focus.
We begin with the concepts and skills employers value and the knowledge that creates value in a career. Then we build the program around those priorities, with professional usefulness guiding what students learn.
Our aim is understanding you can apply, not simply terminology you can recall. Whether you pursue an internship, employment, freelance work or a venture of your own, the goal is knowledge you can put to use.
AN EMPLOYER-FOCUSED APPROACH
CPS openly seeks validation from major Fortune 500 companies for its programs and its approach to course design. We have received validation from some of the world’s most significant employers, recognizing our programs as especially useful for helping a résumé stand out.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Practical answers about eligibility, studying and earning your certificate.
Talk to Student ServicesYour email invitation confirms that you have been made eligible for a program or program category. Follow your invitation’s program link and enrollment details. There are no additional course prerequisites.
Plan for around 15 hours of study. The program is entirely online and self-paced, and your enrollment provides four months of access—so you can work around your college schedule.
You will not need to purchase software to enroll in this program. Any course-specific tools and instructions are explained in the course.
You receive detailed, extensive feedback on your assignments to help you understand what you did well and where you can improve. Assignments are usually graded within a few hours.
Your certificate is issued after you successfully complete the required coursework and assignments. You can add the achievement to your résumé and LinkedIn profile, and employers can verify your certificate record.
We email your course login as soon as your payment is confirmed, usually within minutes. You can then begin studying at your own pace.
You can receive a full refund within 14 days, before program completion.
CPS is an independent online learning provider. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any university. Programs are non-accredited professional development designed to complement your studies.
Optional custom Emphasis — a separate $99 one-time add-on after enrollment. Connect Special Education with an industry or discipline that interests you. After completing your base program, request an Emphasis focused on your career direction. Your module is prepared following completion and your request; completing it earns an updated certificate that includes the Emphasis.
YOUR NEXT STEP
A Certificate in Special Education from the Center for Professional Studies. An earned achievement that puts your professional interests on your résumé.
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Student price · Four months of access
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