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Literacy Courses

Literacy courses can help you learn reading comprehension, writing techniques, critical thinking, and language development. You can build skills in analyzing texts, crafting persuasive arguments, and enhancing vocabulary through various writing styles. Many courses introduce tools like digital storytelling platforms, grammar checkers, and collaborative writing software, which support the application of these skills in real-world contexts.


Popular Literacy Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Austral

    Principios esenciales de diseño en Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Information Architecture, Aesthetics

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Multimedia, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Grant Writing for Health Researchers

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Editing, Statistical Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Reporting, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Literacy, Planning, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Computer Literacy, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Mobile Development, Culture, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Industrial Engineering, Case Studies, Software Development Life Cycle, Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Data Literacy, Scenario Testing, Open Source Technology

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Data intelligence for businesses and managers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Management, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Business Transformation, Business Analytics, Data Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Privacy, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Compliance Management, Big Data, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    How to Create and Explore a Data Set

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistics, Data Management, Research, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Editing, Literacy, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Analyzing and Visualizing Data the Google Way

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Big Data, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integration, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    The New Digital Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Workforce Development, Community Development, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Literacy, Technology Strategies, Communication, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Using Custom Fields in Looker Explores

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Ad Hoc Analysis, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Database Application

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular literacy courses

  • Principios esenciales de diseño en Tableau: Universidad Austral
  • Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft PowerPoint: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Grant Writing for Health Researchers: University of Colorado System
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
  • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano
  • Data intelligence for businesses and managers: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • How to Create and Explore a Data Set: American Psychological Association
  • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
  • Analyzing and Visualizing Data the Google Way: Google Cloud
  • The New Digital Workplace: Goodwill Industries International

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