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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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    Columbia University

    Attaining Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Student Services, Planning, Research, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Human Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice, Socioeconomics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Purchasing, Procurement, Consolidation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Knowledge Transfer, Diversity Programs, Performance Measurement

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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Music Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Music Performance, Oral Expression, World Music, Storytelling, Classroom Management, Media Production, Cultural Responsiveness, Writing, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Technology Solutions

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

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    University of Toronto

    Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Research

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

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    PwC India

    Free Trade Agreements and Special Economic Zones

    Skills you'll gain: Export Control, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Tax Laws, Tax Management, Commercial Laws, Economics, Document Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Design Process, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Design Elements And Principles

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Reimagining Education for Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Using Gemini in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Generative AI, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Software Installation, Prompt Engineering

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Series Orientation: Transforming Education

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Teaching, Adult Learning Principles, Community Development, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Time Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
  • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education: University of Toronto
  • Free Trade Agreements and Special Economic Zones: PwC India
  • SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Reimagining Education for Equity: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University

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