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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Personal Finance Foundations

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    SQL Bootcamp - From Zero to Job-Ready

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Taxes, Credit, and Loans

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Sales Enablement, Data Management, Sales Process, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Management, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Customer Success Management, Marketing Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Automation, Business Reporting

    ★ 4.2 (220) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Database Development, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

    ★ 4.7 (709) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Multimedia, Presentations, Design Reviews, Peer Review, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Media Production, Creative Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Learning Strategies, Videography, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Psychology, Content Creation, Digital Communications, Music

    ★ 4.6 (137) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Cloud Services

    ★ 4.7 (153) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Leadership Studies, Decision Making, Data Quality, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Digital Analysis, Business Transformation, Storytelling, Leadership Development, Agile Methodology, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management

    ★ 4.7 (152) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Human Learning, Adult Education, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development

    ★ 4.8 (415) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, AI literacy, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Data Capture, Model Deployment, Classification Algorithms, Application Development

    ★ 4.6 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Personal Finance Foundations: John Wiley & Sons
  • SQL Bootcamp - From Zero to Job-Ready: Packt
  • Taxes, Credit, and Loans: John Wiley & Sons
  • Salesforce Basics: University of California, Irvine
  • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
  • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
  • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
  • Data-Driven Leadership: University of Glasgow

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