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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.


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Infographics, Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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

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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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    Beginner · 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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Agile Methodology, Analytics, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Data Analysis, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Agile Product Development, Team Leadership, Data Management, Critical Thinking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la visualización de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Human Factors, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphing

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Fundamentos de la visualización de datos con Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tree Maps, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Dashboard, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Data Security, Data Integrity, Computer Literacy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

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

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    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy, Writing and Editing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Looker Studio Essentials: Google Cloud
  • Basic English Skills: Travel : University of California, Davis
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills: University of Glasgow
  • Introducción a la visualización de datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Fundamentos de la visualización de datos con Tableau: Universidad Austral
  • Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills: EDUCBA
  • Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions: Coursera
  • Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data: EDUCBA

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