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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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    Arizona State University

    Digital Intelligence for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Research, Information Systems Security, Content Creation, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Productivity, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Telecommuting

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy, Interactive Design, Collaborative Software, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, Concept Of Operations, Innovation, Virtual Environment, Quality Assurance, Technical Writing

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    Vanderbilt University

    The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Digital Transformation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, digital literacy

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Presentation, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Visualization, Tree Maps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Heat Maps, Computer Displays, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Mapping, Display Devices

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Course Development, ChatGPT, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Data Ethics, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Persona Development, Professional Development, digital literacy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Marketing Analysis dashboard using G-Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Literacy, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Productivity Software

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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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    Coursera

    Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Infographics, Data Literacy, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Drive Engagement, Storyboarding, Microsoft Excel, Design Elements And Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Pathology, Physiology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Intelligence for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
  • The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives: Vanderbilt University
  • Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University
  • Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed: Coursera
  • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan
  • The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design: University of California, Irvine
  • Create a Marketing Analysis dashboard using G-Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control: Rice University
  • Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data: Coursera

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