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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 Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Learning to Teach Online

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, Planning, digital literacy, Content Management

    4.7
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Healing

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychotherapy, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Active Listening, Mental Health Therapies, Athletic Training, Coaching, Communication, Intravenous Therapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Conflict Management, Policy Analysis

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Diplomacy, Social Studies, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy

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

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    Macquarie University

    Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Transformation, Risk Analysis, Negotiation, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning, Data Synthesis

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

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    Stanford University

    AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Records, Machine Learning Methods, Unstructured Data, Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Data Mining, Managed Care, Clinical Informatics, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Intellectual Property, Layout Design, Account Management, Accounting

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Health Analytics and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Risk Management, Value-Based Care, Clinical Practices, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Care Management, Analytics, Health Information Management, Health Care, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Analytical Skills, Health Technology, Enterprise Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Health Education, Data Science, Business Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    The science of mind and decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Healing: Niel Asher Education
  • Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World: University of London
  • Climate Change: The Basics: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance: Macquarie University
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
  • AI in Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Coursera

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