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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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Nursing Care, Health Systems, Public Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Policy, Family Support

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    English for Teaching Purposes

    Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, Language Competency, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Professional Development, Stress Management, Multilingualism, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Grammar, Communication Strategies, Motivational Skills

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nutrition Education, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Health, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 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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    Sage Publications

    Experimental Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Clinical Trials, Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Data Synthesis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Informed Consent, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Data Collection, Program Evaluation, Market Research, Control Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Modern Teamwork and Stakeholder Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Teamwork, Stakeholder Analysis, Virtual Teams, Professionalism, Team Management, Social Skills, Stress Management, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Crisis Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Connected Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Productivity, Team Motivation, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Complex Problem Solving, Planning, Emotional Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, European History, World History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Higher Education, Aesthetics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    701 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Health Education, Health Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health, Clinical Assessment, Laboratory Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cambridge

    Law and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Biotechnology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Health Disparities, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Operations Management

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

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    LearnKartS

    Workplace Compliance & Safety Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Security Awareness, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professionalism, Courage, Information Systems Security, Diversity Programs, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture Transformation, Employee Training

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

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

  • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology: University of London
  • Experimental Designs: Sage Publications
  • Modern Teamwork and Stakeholder Leadership: Creo Incubator
  • Connected Leadership: Yale University
  • A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650): Yale University
  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Law and Genetics: University of Cambridge

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