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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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    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

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    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

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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    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

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    869 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Professionalism in Phlebotomy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Blood Collection, Phlebotomy, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Education And Counseling, Trustworthiness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Communication, Empathy, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Strong Work Ethic, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Conscientiousness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    HubSpot: Working with a ticketing system

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Gmail, Help Desk Support, Marketing, Sales Support, Client Support

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Niel Asher Education

    Integrated Pelvic Floor Health and Function

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Therapy, Patient Education and Support, Athletic Training, Respiration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Communication, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    American Deaf Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Justice, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Communication Disorders, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Special Education, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    394 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Communication, Team Collaboration, Persuasive Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Operational Efficiency

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Crisis Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Patient Education and Support, Mammography, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Capillary, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Cell Biology, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Principles of Resistance Training and Practical Application: Niel Asher Education
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation: Niel Asher Education
  • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Professionalism in Phlebotomy: MedCerts
  • HubSpot: Working with a ticketing system : Coursera
  • Integrated Pelvic Floor Health and Function: Niel Asher Education
  • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success: IBM

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