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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 California, Irvine

    Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Professional Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Data Science, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Pedagogy, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Your World and What Shapes It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Programs, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Culture, Social Justice, Advocacy

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Communicating to Diverse Audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Professional Development, Diversity Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Personal Development, People Development, Business Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Accessibility to the Scenic Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Coordinating, Media and Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Communication Strategies, Visual Impairment Education, Conflict Management, Performing Arts, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Planning, Needs Assessment, Coordination, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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

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    Cinematic Health

    Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Hospice, Nursing and Patient Care, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Safety, Care Management, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Care, Long Term Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Patient Observation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Confident Conversations About Race and Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Discussion Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Advocacy, Interpersonal Communications

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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Take your resume to the next level with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Marketing Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Technology Strategies, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Campaign Management, Business Analysis Tools, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Network Protocols, Post-Production, Video Editing, Pedagogy, Culture, Multimedia, Lecturing, Cultural Sensitivity, Instructional Strategies, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Music, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion: University of California San Diego
  • Your World and What Shapes It: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
  • Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership: Coursera
  • Accessibility to the Scenic Arts: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
  • Confident Conversations About Race and Racism: The University of Sydney
  • Take your resume to the next level with Canva: Coursera

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