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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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Thoracic Mobility: Assessment and Functional Training

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Mobility Assistance, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Kinesiology, Respiratory Therapy, Pain Management, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Respiration, Patient Observation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
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    430 reviews

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Setting Appointments, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    916 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Archaeoastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    IA generativa en el aula

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    658 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Novartis

    Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Patient Education And Counseling, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management, Health Equity, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Communication, Risk Management

    4.7
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    735 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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    491 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications, Curriculum Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, User Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Content Management, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Regression Models

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Serious Gaming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Program Evaluation, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
  • Thoracic Mobility: Assessment and Functional Training: Niel Asher Education
  • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano
  • IA generativa en el aula: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh

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