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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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    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Professionalism, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing and Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Endocrinology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Caregiving, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Systems, Nutrition Education, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Human Development, Trend Analysis, Economic Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovation and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Business Architecture, Creativity, Storytelling, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Process Design

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning and Human Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Mining, Learning Theory, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Family Support, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Nutrition Education, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Child Nutrition and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Nutrition Education, Pediatrics, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Childhood Education and Development, Child Welfare, Meal Planning And Preparation, Working With Children, Nutritional Assessment, Child Development, Preventative Care, Health Education, Caregiving, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Equity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for University Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Innovation, AI Integrations, AI powered creativity, Curriculum Development, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Automation, Workforce Development, Business Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Empresas Familiares

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Architecture, Leadership and Management, Governance, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Organizational Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Probability, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
  • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Machine Learning and Human Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
  • Child Nutrition and Health: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice: Stanford University
  • Generative AI for University Leaders : Vanderbilt University
  • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego

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