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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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    Coursera

    Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, User Accounts, Product Assortment, Account Management, E-Commerce, Social Media Management, Social Media, Merchandising, Payment Processing, Digital Publishing, Payment Systems

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Niel Asher Education

    Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Preventative Care, Sterile Procedure, Healthcare Ethics, Physical Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Medication Therapy Management, Human Musculoskeletal System, Athletic Training, Anatomy, Patient Observation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    American Psychological Association

    Eating, Sleep, Trauma, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Advocacy, Patient Communication, Trauma Care, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric Assessments, Community Health, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health Education, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Research, Physiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    The Pronunciation of American English

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Facebook Pixel

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Personalized Campaigns, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics, Systems Integration

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
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    Preview
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    EDUCBA

    Interactive Online Course Design

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Multimedia, Learning Management Systems, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Interactive Design, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Scenario Testing, Interaction Design, Content Management, Training and Development, User Interface (UI), On-The-Job Training, Management Training And Development, Design, Functional Design, Building Design, Professional Development, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Needs Assessment, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Arizona State University

    English for Health and Travel

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Literacy, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Food and Beverage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
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    Universidades Anáhuac

    II. Uso Crítico y Creativo de TICCAD e IA en la enseñanza

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    École Polytechnique

    How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Research, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Document Management, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Virtual Instruction

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Teaching, AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Lifelong Learning, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Planning, Curiosity, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    306 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager: Coursera
  • Essentials of Acupuncture: Theory & Practice: Niel Asher Education
  • Eating, Sleep, Trauma, and Somatic Symptom Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • The Pronunciation of American English: University of California, Irvine
  • Getting Started with Facebook Pixel: Coursera
  • Interactive Online Course Design: EDUCBA
  • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
  • English for Health and Travel: Arizona State University
  • II. Uso Crítico y Creativo de TICCAD e IA en la enseñanza: Universidades Anáhuac
  • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique

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