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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


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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الثقافة المالية | Financial Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Loans, Deposit Accounts, Financial Planning, Fraud detection, Banking Services, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Personal Development, Banking, Expense Management

    4.9
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer and Client Support, Help Desk Support, Empathy, Collaboration, Greeting Customers, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Process Management, Communication, Positivity, Organizational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Self Service Technologies, Personal Development, Photography, Information Privacy, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Reading and Listening Sections Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Literacy, Language Competency, Language Learning, Grammar

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    487 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    355 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Growing Great Writers with Writable

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Writing, Education Software and Technology, Literacy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Literacy, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity

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

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    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 2

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, English Language, Literacy, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    280 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ensenyament de llengües i alfabetització de persones adultes

    Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Classroom Management, Communication, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Training Programs, Teaching, Language Learning, Course Development, Intercultural Competence, Instructional Strategies, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Accenture

    Understanding Technology and Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, digital literacy, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Computer Programming, Digital Communications, Web Development, Technology Solutions, Blockchain, Javascript, Python Programming, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Hardware

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • الثقافة المالية | Financial Literacy: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics: Coursera
  • TOEFL Reading and Listening Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Growing Great Writers with Writable: Coursera
  • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Just Reading and Writing English 2: Tsinghua University
  • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Ensenyament de llengües i alfabetització de persones adultes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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