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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    FlashDiet: Aprende como comer sano

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cooking, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Course Development, Training Programs, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Collaboration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    GradCO: Professional Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, LinkedIn, Intellectual Property, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication, Productivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Data Management, Planning, Resilience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Family Planning, Child Development, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychology, Sociology, Interpersonal Communications, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Willingness To Learn, Instructing, Working With Children, Collaboration, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Finance, HR Tech

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad y educación

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Education and Training, Advocacy, Family Support, Media and Communications, Working With Children, Child Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Network Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    McMaster University

    Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Open Mindset, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role

    Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Advocacy, Family Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Oncology, Special Education, Working With Children, Education and Training

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The George Washington University

    Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Nurse Education, Virtual Environment, Nursing, Health Education, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), System Implementation, Education Software and Technology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • FlashDiet: Aprende como comer sano: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • GradCO: Professional Development Course: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo: Universidad de los Andes
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business: University of Virginia
  • Sexualidad y educación : Universidad de los Andes
  • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
  • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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