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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


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Data-Driven HR Analytics with AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Ethics, Analysis, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Performance Improvement, Personally Identifiable Information, Trend Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Decision Support Systems, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Honors AI Foundations for High School Students

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, Gemini, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    SkillUp

    AI Safety Fundamentals: Protecting Users and Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Safety Standards, Safety Culture, Risk Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Safety and Security, Regulatory Requirements, Exploitation techniques, Legal Risk, Accountability Frameworks, Scenario Testing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Incident Response, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Health Policy, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Medical Terminology

    4.4 stars, 137 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Advanced Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Intellectual Property, Planning, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Data Access, Style Guides

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Collection, Business Metrics

    4.5 stars, 857 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (857) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Digital Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Digital Communications, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking

    4.9 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (142) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Personal Development, Photography, Information Privacy, Communication, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Pearson

    Clarity and Style in Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Writing, Editing, Literacy, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Editing, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Writing and Editing, Creativity, Writing, digital literacy, Information Management, Digital Communications

    4.9 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern Art & Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 6.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Cyber-Social Learner: Introducing AI for Education

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data-Driven HR Analytics with AI Tools: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Honors AI Foundations for High School Students: Vanderbilt University
  • AI Safety Fundamentals: Protecting Users and Organizations: SkillUp
  • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
  • Advanced Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI: Microsoft
  • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics: Coursera
  • Clarity and Style in Writing: Pearson
  • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney

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