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Reading courses can help you learn critical analysis, comprehension strategies, literary interpretation, and effective note-taking techniques. You can build skills in identifying themes, understanding narrative structures, and evaluating different genres. Many courses introduce tools like annotation software and reading apps that enhance engagement with texts and facilitate deeper understanding. By exploring various reading strategies, you can also develop the ability to synthesize information and articulate insights clearly.


Popular Reading Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Natural Language Processing, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Vocabulary, Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Writing

    4.5
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Multilingualism, Education and Training, Teaching, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Literacy, Diversity Training, Vocabulary, Social Sciences, Learning Strategies

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Media Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, English Language, Media and Communications, Online Advertising, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, Grammar, Facebook

    4.9
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Pedagogy, Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Extract, Analyze, and Translate Text from Images with the Cloud ML APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Image Analysis, Cloud-Based Integration, Computer Vision, Network Analysis, Web Design

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Amazon Textract

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Document Management, Unstructured Data, Business Process Automation

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Electronic Media, Digital Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Amazon Comprehend

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS SageMaker, Amazon S3, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • English for Media Literacy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Extract, Analyze, and Translate Text from Images with the Cloud ML APIs: Google Cloud
  • Getting Started with Amazon Textract: Amazon Web Services

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