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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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    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Intercultural Competence, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Structure, Resource Utilization, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Trustworthiness, Social Media, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Planning, Professionalism, Strategic Communication, Communication, Habit Formation, Market Opportunities, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Skillshare

    Productivity Mastery: Goals, AI & Notion Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Prompt Engineering, Willingness To Learn, AI Personalization, Database Development, AI literacy, Dashboard, Strategic Prioritization, Database Design, Database Software, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Data Visualization, Personal Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Social and Human Services, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Legal Proceedings, Anthropology, Advocacy, Research

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Education and Training, Social Justice, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Learning Styles

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    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Mitigation, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Intercultural Competence, Health Disparities, De-escalation Techniques, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Public Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Impactful Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Non-Verbal Communication, Copywriting, Emotional Intelligence, Newsletters, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams, Business Writing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Influencing, Public Speaking, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Active Listening, Presentations, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, AI Integrations, Clinical Assessment, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Application Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Decision Support Systems, Predictive Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Target Market, User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Development, Team Building, Initiative and Leadership, Resource Management, Leadership Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Product Improvement, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: University of Pittsburgh
  • Productivity Mastery: Goals, AI & Notion Systems: Skillshare
  • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
  • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
  • Impactful Business Communication: Madecraft
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare: Stanford University

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