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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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    Google

    Google Data Analytics (DE)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Management, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Data Literacy, Ggplot2, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Data Integrity, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Case Studies, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    The Digital Divide

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Literacy, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Development, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support, Telecommunications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Access, Requirements Analysis

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    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

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Probability, Statistical Visualization, Histogram

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support Systems

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أساسيات برنامج مايكروسوفت وورد | Essentials of MS Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management, Computer Literacy, File Management, Technical Documentation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology

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

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    Rice University

    English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Literacy, Analytical Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Grammar, Organizational Skills, Communication

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Google Data Analytics (DE): Google
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
  • The Digital Divide: Goodwill Industries International
  • Grant Writing for Health Researchers: University of Colorado System
  • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera
  • From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Student Success: American Psychological Association
  • أساسيات برنامج مايكروسوفت وورد | Essentials of MS Word: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control: Rice University

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