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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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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Reasoning Across the Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Research, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mediation, Interpersonal Communications

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    Dartmouth College

    Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Courage, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset, Independent Thinking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, People Development, Change Management, Growth Strategies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Vital Signs, Rehabilitation, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Safety, Basic Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Patient Observation, Caregiving, Direct Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Toileting, Nursing Basics, Personal Care, Nursing Care, Nurse Education, Infection Control

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Safety Standards, Quality Assurance, Scientific Methods

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    The University of Sydney

    Using clinical health data for better healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Clinical Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Health Policy, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Analytics, Data Analysis

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Test Tools, Survey Creation, Instructional Design, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Education Software and Technology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis

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    Michigan State University

    Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Business Development, Product Development, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Customer Analysis

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    Coursera

    Using Google Forms for Student Success

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

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Life Sciences, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Intellectual Humility: Practice: The University of Edinburgh
  • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Using clinical health data for better healthcare: The University of Sydney
  • SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan: Michigan State University

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