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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneuriat : finance et préparation au financement

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Business Valuation, Sales Presentations, Fundraising, Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Practical Cybersecurity: Stay Safe Online

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Awareness Training, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Systems Security, Security Awareness, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Cultural Sensitivity, Security Controls, Incident Response, Proactivity, Fraud detection, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat AutĂ²noma de Barcelona

    Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Multilingualism, Teaching, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Literacy, Diversity Training, Social Sciences, Student-Centred Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Presentations, Productivity, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, LLM Application, Generative AI, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    English Composition I

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, English Language, Grammar, Case Studies, Journalism, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management Systems, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Overcoming Dyslexia

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, School Psychology, Special Education, Literacy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Diagnostic Tests, Working With Children, Psychological Evaluations, Student Support and Services, Education Software and Technology, Resilience, Learning Strategies, Child Development, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Register Patients & Validate Data

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Registration, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Data Entry, Data Validation, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Hospital Admissions, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Data Integrity, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Governance, Health Care, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Policy, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Telehealth, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Equity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    IELTS Reading Section Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Quick Learning, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Literacy, Vocabulary, English Language

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • Entrepreneuriat : finance et prĂ©paration au financement: Creo Incubator
  • Practical Cybersecurity: Stay Safe Online: Packt
  • Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers: Universitat AutĂ²noma de Barcelona
  • Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows: Knowledge Accelerators
  • English Composition I: Duke University
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • Overcoming Dyslexia: Yale University
  • Register Patients & Validate Data: Coursera

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