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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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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Gynecology, Pathology, Physiology, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Biology, Lifelong Learning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Looker Studio Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Integration, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Import/Export, Marketing Analytics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Literacy, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Basic English Skills: Travel

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Maven Analytics

    ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Power BI, Deep Learning, Excel Formulas, Analytics, Google Sheets, AI Enablement, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Python Programming, SQL, Data Literacy, Query Languages, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Willingness To Learn, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Computer Literacy, Safety and Security, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Problem Solving, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    443 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability Distribution, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Unlock the Power of Data with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Collection, Business Analytics, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, Google Sheets, SQL, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Management, Computer Literacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Looker Studio Essentials: Google Cloud
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • Basic English Skills: Travel : University of California, Davis
  • ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics: Maven Analytics
  • Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success: The State University of New York
  • Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Unlock the Power of Data with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Google Data Analytics: Google

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