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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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    Coursera

    Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Niel Asher Education

    Yoga Methods for Functional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Exercise Therapy, Mobility Assistance, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Adaptability, Adaptive Equipment, Mental Health Therapies

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Lifelong Learning, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Planning, Curiosity, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    306 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Team Performance Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Performance Management, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Drive Engagement, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    MOOC about MOOCs: design and develop high-quality MOOCs

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Strength and Conditioning for Injury Prevention and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Lifting Ability, Mobility Assistance, Exercise Therapy, Resilience, Manual Therapy, Pain Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Foundations & Strategy Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Campaign Planning, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Facebook

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Managing the Company of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Organizational Change, Practice Management, Coordinating, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Studies, Innovation, Culture Transformation, Coordination, People Management, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Public History, Social Justice, Legal Research, European History, Social Sciences, Culture, World History, Research, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Demography, Economics, Political Sciences, Journalism, Media and Communications

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Interactive Learning, Education and Training, Creative Thinking, Pedagogy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Design Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    536 reviews

    Intermediate · 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, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Student Engagement, Training Programs, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI: Coursera
  • Yoga Methods for Functional Well-Being: Niel Asher Education
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan
  • MOOC about MOOCs: design and develop high-quality MOOCs: Politecnico di Milano
  • Strength and Conditioning for Injury Prevention and Recovery: Niel Asher Education
  • Digital Marketing Foundations & Strategy Basics: EDUCBA
  • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1: Arizona State University
  • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London
  • Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine: University of Alberta

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