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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support Systems

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Probability, Statistical Visualization, Histogram

    Build toward a degree

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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 3: Data-Driven Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Agile Methodology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Using Custom Fields in Looker Explores

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Ad Hoc Analysis, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Database Application

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Basic English Skills: Travel

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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Biology, Data Visualization, Research Methodologies, Physics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Management Systems, Student Engagement, Literacy, Curriculum Planning, Blended Learning, Student Support and Services, Content Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy, Document Management, Data Entry, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    محو الأمية المعلوماتية والرقمية لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Professionalism, Research, Communication, Personal Integrity, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Communications, Literacy, Computer Literacy

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Gestão de Dados Científicos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Information Management, Data Storage, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Collection, General Science and Research, Data Literacy, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera Instructor Network
  • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 3: Data-Driven Leaders: University of Glasgow
  • Using Custom Fields in Looker Explores: Google Cloud
  • Basic English Skills: Travel : University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds
  • Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC: Coursera Project Network
  • Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Word: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • محو الأمية المعلوماتية والرقمية لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney

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