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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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    Northeastern University

    Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Graphing, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming, NumPy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a las humanidades digitales

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Open Source Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Design Thinking, Program Development, Community Development, Data Mapping, Liberal Arts, Project Planning, Technical Communication, Data Analysis Software, Research Methodologies, Intellectual Property, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Data Responsibility

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Sharing, Information Privacy, Data Analysis, Informed Consent

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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Correlation Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Science

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Sales, Data Literacy, B2B Sales, Data Visualization Software, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Presentations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications

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    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Radio y Televisión Española

    Competencias y recursos básicos para entornos digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Journalism, Mobile Development Tools, digital literacy, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of North Texas

    College English Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Proofreading, Vocabulary, English Language

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cours intensif sur la science des données

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Literacy, Project Design, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, English Language, Business Communication, Business Writing, Auditing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Verbal Communication Skills, Forecasting, Budgeting, Influencing, Financial Acumen, Literacy, Vocabulary

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Python for Non-Data Role

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Project Schedules, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Email Automation, Data Literacy, Data Structures, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3)

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers: Northeastern University
  • Introducción a las humanidades digitales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data Responsibility: Google
  • RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing: Coursera
  • Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales : Starweaver
  • Competencias y recursos básicos para entornos digitales: Radio y Televisión Española
  • College English Prep: University of North Texas
  • Cours intensif sur la science des données: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University
  • 商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics: Arizona State University

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