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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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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Anatomy, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Meal Planning And Preparation, Medical Terminology, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Adaptability, Communication

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Peer Review

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspired Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Employee Coaching, Leadership Development, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Rapport Building, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Programming with Google Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Memory Management, OS Process Management, Data Structures, System Programming, File I/O, Computational Logic, Network Protocols, Package and Software Management, Data Sharing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Rehab Strategies for Shoulder Dysfunction

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Exercise Science, Patient Evaluation, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Health Assessment, Pain Management, Athletic Training, Clinical Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient Observation, Mental Health Therapies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interactive Learning, Art History, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Journals

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    539 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Early Adulthood

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Relationship Building, Higher Education, Education and Training, Adult Education, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Decision Making, Psychology, Problem Solving, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Implementing Microsoft Azure Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Northwestern University

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Business Marketing, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Driving engagement, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Price Negotiation, Cultural Sensitivity, Oral Expression, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Diplomacy, Relationship Building, Labor Relations, Strategic Partnership, Case Studies, Communication, Planning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy and Global Privacy Laws & Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Legal Risk, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Sharing, Child Welfare, Informed Consent, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1: Arizona State University
  • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University
  • Programming with Google Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
  • Clinical Rehab Strategies for Shoulder Dysfunction: Niel Asher Education
  • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Early Adulthood: Pearson
  • Implementing Microsoft Azure Backup: Coursera
  • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University

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