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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, File Management, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.3 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Salesforce

    Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Emotional Intelligence, Consultative Selling, Phone Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, Empathy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Active Listening, Persona Development

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Content Creation, Personal Development, Diversity Awareness, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Culture, Community Development, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Writing

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Management

    ★ 5 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Salesforce

    Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Salesforce, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Sales Enablement, Prospecting and Qualification, Campaign Management, Cross-Channel Marketing, Inside Sales, Business Software, Sales, Sales Strategy, Campaign Planning, Sales Pipelines, Social Media Campaigns, LinkedIn, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Productivity Software

    ★ 4.3 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for sales professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Risk Management, Sales, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Sales Strategy, Digital Transformation, Risk Mitigation, Innovation, Automation

    ★ 4.5 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Data Storage, Memory Management

    ★ 4.5 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Christianity & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Impact, World History, European History, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Database Theory, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Data Storage, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL

    ★ 4.7 (145) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Return On Investment, Automation, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Value Propositions, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Scoping, Digital Transformation

    ★ 4.1 (95) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Data Analysis Software, Cyber Risk, Incident Management

    ★ 4.3 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI Business School

    AI for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Personalized Campaigns, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, AI literacy, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Innovation, Productivity

    ★ 4.3 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB: Microsoft
  • Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs: Salesforce
  • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack: Salesforce
  • Introduction to AI for sales professionals: AI Business School
  • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
  • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

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