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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


  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Getting started with Azure IOT Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Internet Of Things, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Import/Export, Data Pipelines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Stanford University

    Child Nutrition and Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Pediatrics, Food and Beverage, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Environmental Issue, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Web Presence, AI Personalization, Web Design, AI powered creativity, Web Design and Development, Automation, AI Integrations, Responsive Web Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IESE Business School

    Foundations of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Brand Management, Financial Statements, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Branding, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Analytics, Income Statement, Business Analysis, Intercultural Competence, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Cash Management, Leadership, Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Niel Asher Education

    Principles of Resistance Training and Practical Application

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Therapy, Lifting Ability, Athletic Training, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Occupational Therapy, Pain Management, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, Matlab, Functional Design, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Niel Asher Education

    Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Exercise Science, Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Contraindication, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Pain Management, Health Assessment, Occupational Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Social Justice, Diplomacy, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Regulations, Tax Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation, Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, People Development, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Systems Analysis, Job Analysis, Analysis, Learning Styles

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    869 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Workday

    Workday Student for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Workday (Software), Registration, Business Process, Workflow Management, Business Reporting, Process Management, Data Maintenance, Data Entry, Dashboard, Information Management, Business Analytics, No-Code Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Electrophysiology, Physiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Creativity, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Professionalism, Instructing, Student Engagement, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    871 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Getting started with Azure IOT Hub: Coursera
  • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford University
  • Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence: Coursera
  • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
  • Principles of Resistance Training and Practical Application: Niel Asher Education
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation: Niel Asher Education
  • Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Workday Student for Business Users: Workday

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