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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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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Conceptos imprescindibles - Requisitos para el análisis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Web Scraping, Data Import/Export, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Analytical Skills, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Probability, Data Collection, Data Capture, Restful API, Performance Measurement, Data Cleansing, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Learning to Teach Online

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Planning, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, Technical Communication, Content Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Discover Acting

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Literacy, Oral Expression, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Creativity, Mindfulness, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Liberal Arts, Literacy, World History, Performing Arts

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Computer Literacy, Data Entry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Language Competency, Grammar, Writing, Language Learning

    4.4
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    頑想學概率:機率一 (Probability (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Literacy, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Analytics, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Digital Footprint

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Data Ethics, Information Management

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Lifelong Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Problem Solving, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Resourcefulness, Learning Strategies, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, Virtual Environment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Conceptos imprescindibles - Requisitos para el análisis : Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Discover Acting: University of London
  • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
  • Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Excel: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • TOEFL Preparation: University of California, Irvine
  • 頑想學概率:機率一 (Probability (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM): University at Buffalo
  • Digital Footprint: The University of Edinburgh

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