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    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Education and Training, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Diversity Awareness, Learning Theory, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Self-Awareness, School Psychology, Program Evaluation, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Childhood Education and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Education and Training, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Child Development, Behavior Management, Student Support and Services, Persistence, Empathy, Growth Mindedness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      907 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Virtual Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Learning Management Systems, Parent Communication, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Community Development, Augmented Reality, Classroom Management, Virtual Teams, Technology Solutions, Differentiated Instruction, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Virtual Environment, Planning, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      The Strategy of Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Creation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Copywriting, Multimedia, Branding, Video Production, Business Ethics, Storytelling, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Lesson Planning, Stress Management, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Behavior Management, Cognitive flexibility, Learning Styles, Student Engagement, Special Education, Mental Concentration, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Discussion Facilitation, Digital Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      735 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Planning, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      M

      McMaster University

      Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Personal Development, Mentorship, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Time Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      M

      Macquarie University

      Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Collection, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      903 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      U

      University of London

      What future for education?

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Learning Theory, Teaching, Human Learning, School Psychology, Social Sciences, Learning Strategies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      871 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      R

      Relay Graduate School of Education

      Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Growth Mindedness, Classroom Management, Positivity, Pedagogy, Self-Awareness, Instructing, Student Engagement, Curriculum Planning, Personal Development, Working With Children, Empowerment, Persistence, Lesson Planning, Tenacity, Positive Behavior Support, Lifelong Learning, Enthusiasm, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      950 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      U

      University of Pittsburgh

      Disability Awareness and Support

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Instructional Design, Student Support and Services, Curriculum Development, Diversity Awareness, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Higher Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Education and Training, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Blended Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Student-Centred Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Virtual Teacher: University of California, Irvine
    • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
    • What future for education?: University of London
    • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education

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