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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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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Creative Thinking, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    503 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Diálisis peritoneal

    Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Nurse Education, Home Health Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Care Coordination, Nursing Care, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Wound Care, Asepsis, Anatomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    What is Social?

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Professional Networking, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Social Network Analysis, Community Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Lifelong Learning, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Planning, Curiosity, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Digital pedagogy, Discussion Facilitation, Test Tools

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

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    Universidad de Chile

    El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    English for Health and Travel

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Literacy, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Food and Beverage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università Bocconi

    Private Equity and Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Equities, Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Tax Management, Tax Laws, Entrepreneurship, Financial Regulation, Due Diligence, Fundraising, Contract Negotiation, Cash Flows, Governance

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

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    EDUCBA

    Interactive Online Course Design

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Multimedia, Learning Management Systems, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Interactive Design, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Scenario Testing, Interaction Design, Content Management, Training and Development, User Interface (UI), On-The-Job Training, Management Training And Development, Design, Functional Design, Building Design, Professional Development, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

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

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Research, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Document Management, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    De-Mystifying Mindfulness

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Mental Health Therapies, Personal Development, Open Mindset, Mental Health, Compassion, Psychotherapy, Social Justice, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Stress Management, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Cultural Sensitivity, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Game Theory, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Diálisis peritoneal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • What is Social?: Northwestern University
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology: University of London
  • El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile
  • English for Health and Travel: Arizona State University
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital: Università Bocconi
  • Interactive Online Course Design: EDUCBA
  • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique

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