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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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    SkillUp

    Office Productivity Software and Windows Fundamentals  

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Control Panels, Productivity Software, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Organizational Skills, Office Procedures, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy, Operational Efficiency

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Vocabulary, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Arithmetic, Decision Making, Deductive Reasoning, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Grammar, English Language, Case Studies, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Applied Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Quantitative Research, Estimation

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    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Statistics in Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Scientific Methods

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Metadata Management, R Programming, Scientific Methods, Data Quality

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection

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    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    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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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Scientific Methods, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Interpersonal Communications, Public Policies, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Office Productivity Software and Windows Fundamentals  : SkillUp
  • Introducción a la visualización de datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions: Coursera
  • Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant: Board Infinity
  • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word: SkillUp
  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

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