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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Technological Development and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Technology Roadmaps, Technical Communication, New Product Development, Strategic Leadership, Engineering Management, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Communication, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Commercialization, Market Trend, Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Zurich

    Teaching Science at University

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Student Engagement, Instructing, Interactive Learning, Drive Engagement, Course Development, Scientific Methods, Learning Theory

    4.6
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    197 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Compassion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Management: Foundations and Initiation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Team Management, Scope Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Resource Utilization, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Business Communication

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    981 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Taking the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Entrepreneurship, Lifelong Learning, Ideation, Willingness To Learn, Professional Networking, Adaptability, Accounting Systems, Overcoming Objections, New Product Development, Sales, New Business Development, Relationship Building, Brand Strategy, Business Development, Business Planning, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Management, Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Language Learning, Professional Development, Stress Management, Multilingualism, Collaboration, Grammar, Communication Strategies, Motivational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    632 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Human Services, Human Centered Design, People Development, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Crisis Intervention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    364 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Ideation, Market Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices, Product Quality (QA/QC), Feasibility Studies, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Management, Performance Testing, Customer Insights, Safety Standards, Product Design, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    578 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Cultural Diversity, Neurology, Health Education, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Coding, Medical History Documentation, Medical Records, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Electronic Medical Record, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, CPT Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Registration, Health Information Management, Managed Care, Payment Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    644 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Community Organizing for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Work, Discussion Facilitation, Community Outreach, Intercultural Competence, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Program Evaluation, Persuasive Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    326 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Technological Development and Innovation: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Teaching Science at University: University of Zurich
  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
  • Project Management: Foundations and Initiation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Taking the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur: Madecraft
  • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
  • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico
  • Medical Billing and Coding Essentials: MedCerts

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