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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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    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Presentations, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Solution Delivery, Composure

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    310 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    287 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Clinical Data Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Health Equity, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, K-12 pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Initiative and Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    550 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Patient Communication, Surveys, Behavioral Health, Digital Communications, Driving engagement, Persuasive Communication, Instagram, Facebook, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National University of Singapore

    Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Social Skills, Professional Development, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    834 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Content Management, User Accounts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Career planning: Your career, your life

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Communication, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, Professional Networking, digital literacy, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Creative Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Literacy, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Sample Size Determination, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    345 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Product Planning, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Market Research, Team Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    698 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Impact, Case Studies, Photography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, digital literacy, Entrepreneurship, Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • People and Soft Skills Assessment : IBM
  • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
  • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
  • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore
  • Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC: Coursera
  • Career planning: Your career, your life: Macquarie University
  • Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park

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