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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.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Executive Presence, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Technical Management, Risk Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Delegation Skills, Professional Networking, Strategic Leadership, Business Relationship Management, Culture Transformation, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Leadership

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    2.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cuadrático

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics Education, Graphing, Derivatives

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Actúa ante el dolor crónico

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Resilience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, New Business Development, Business Research

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    405 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Care Management, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Organizational Change, Teamwork, Process Improvement, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    High Tech High Graduate School of Education

    Learning Mindsets & Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Growth Mindedness, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Experimentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Psychological Evaluations, Discussion Facilitation

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Chemistry, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation

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

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    The State University of New York

    Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Child Welfare, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Policy Development, Meal Planning And Preparation, First Aid, Record Keeping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, System Configuration, Safety and Security

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

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Welcome to Munich

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student Services, Cultural Sensitivity, Student Support and Services, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Learning Strategies, Education and Training

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Medical Science and Research, Oncology, Neurology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 2.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cuadrático: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Actúa ante el dolor crónico: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
  • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston
  • Learning Mindsets & Skills: High Tech High Graduate School of Education
  • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
  • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners : Macquarie University

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