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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Human Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice, Socioeconomics

    4.4
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    29 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology III

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Psychiatry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    167 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Higher Education, Child Development, Goal Setting, Curriculum Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, School Psychology, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Social Justice, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Community Development, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Working With Children, Adult Learning Principles, Cultural Diversity, Gerontology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Attaining Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Student Services, Planning, Research, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, System Monitoring, Health Informatics, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    384 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Storytelling, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, School Counseling, Compassion, Working With Children, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Medical Terminology III: Rice University
  • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
  • Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder

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