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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 Colorado System

    Researcher Management and Leadership Training

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    409 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, European History, Research, World History, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis

    4.8
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    533 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Content Creation, Video Editing, Multimedia, Photo Editing, Scripting, Peer Review, Music

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    244 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Diagram Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Community Organizing for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Impact, Planning, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Initiative and Leadership, Needs Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, New Business Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainable Business, Systems Analysis, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Business Architecture, Innovation, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 1

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, English Language, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Grammar, Higher Education, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, User Accounts, Exploitation techniques

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    778 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Professional Development, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Google Workspace

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University
  • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling: University of Houston
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Network Security: ISC2
  • Community Organizing for Social Justice : University of Michigan
  • Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University

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