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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

    How to Series on Personal Development Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Assertiveness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Development Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Inclusion, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Social and Human Services, Human Capital, Policy Analysis, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Financial Services, Analysis, Education and Training, Entrepreneurship, Insurance, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Closing (Sales), Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Performance Analysis, Organizational Skills, Persona Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Education and Training, Peer Review, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication, English Language, Language Learning, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Web Presence, Production Planning, Operations, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Small Business Accounting, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Business Development, Commercial Laws, Owned Media, Digital Media Strategy, Financial Statements, Marketing, Promotional Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Utilizing Engaging Assessment with Boom Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism II

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Oral Expression, Social Justice, Rapport Building, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Advocacy, Storytelling, Multimedia

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Ethics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Utrecht University

    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Social Justice, Data Management, Mentorship

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technology Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Product Planning, Target Market, Persona Development, Operational Performance Management, Target Audience, Market Opportunities, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Ideation, Engineering Management, Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • How to Series on Personal Development Topics: Coursera
  • Development Economics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Negotiation Skills: LearnKartS
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project: Arizona State University
  • Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!: Michigan State University
  • Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Utilizing Engaging Assessment with Boom Learning: Coursera
  • Anti-Racism II: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University

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