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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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    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Systems, Nutrition Education, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Human Development, Trend Analysis

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    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Mitigation, Driving engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, digital literacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Advocacy, Intercultural Competence, Media and Communications, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Implementación de Actividades PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Design Reviews, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales II

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Finance, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Business Economics, Organizational Structure, Staff Management, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Market Analysis, Economics, Workforce Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Business Intelligence, Economic Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Equitable Stage Makeup and Hair

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Color Matching, Performing Arts, Storytelling, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Digital Business - Understand the digital world

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, digital literacy, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Action Oriented, Market Dynamics, Network Model, Agile Methodology, Product Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of New Mexico

    Entrepreneurial Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Dynamics, Performance Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Implementación de Actividades PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Negocios Internacionales II: University of New Mexico
  • Equitable Stage Makeup and Hair: University of Michigan
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University
  • SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes

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