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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Responsible AI, Statistical Visualization, Research, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Research, Digital Communications, Productivity, Document Management, Personal Integrity, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Literacy, Research, Quantitative Research, Report Writing, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Marketing Analytics, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Management, Customer Insights, Dashboard, Marketing Effectiveness, Corporate Finance, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Fraud detection, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Financial Data, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Talent Management, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Peer Review, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Customer Insights, Workforce Planning, Demand Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAS

      Data Literacy in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Technical Communication, Histogram

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Literacy, End User Training and Support, Productivity, Empowerment, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Self Service Technologies, Personal Development, Digital Communications, Photography, Information Privacy, Global Positioning Systems, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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 Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      639 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Digital Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Content, Information Management, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Peer Review, Communication, Data Ethics, Design Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Science, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Data Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Customer Data Management, Record Keeping, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Using AI & ChatGPT for Content: Research & Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Strategy, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Persona Development, User Research, Problem Solving, Writing and Editing, Brainstorming, Ideation, Search Engine Optimization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI: University of Michigan
    • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies: Macquarie University
    • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data Literacy in Practice: SAS
    • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
    • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York

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