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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 Glasgow

    Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Research, Generative AI, Intellectual Property, Human Computer Interaction

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

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

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Digital Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Data Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Employee Engagement, Data Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Storytelling, Applied Machine Learning, Influencing, Agile Methodology, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Communications

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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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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Data intelligence for businesses and managers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Management, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Privacy, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Documentation, LLM Application, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, digital literacy, Education and Training, Working With Children, Content Creation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Digital Communications, Cyber Risk

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Reinforcement Learning, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Management, Customer Service

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Навыки Excel для бизнеса: Основы

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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity: University of Glasgow
  • How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel: Coursera
  • Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan
  • Data intelligence for businesses and managers: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera
  • Student Success: American Psychological Association
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense: Rice University
  • Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • AI Fundamentals in Financial Services: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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