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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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      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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      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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      Packt

      Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

      Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la escritura

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

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

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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 California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Literacy

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

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      ITSM Foundations: Optimizing IT Service Management

      Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Problem Management, Incident Management, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Release Management, Service Management, Change Management, Information Technology Operations, Information Technology, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, IT Management, Operational Efficiency, Automation, Workflow Management, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, General Networking, Database Management Systems, Scalability

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      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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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Computer Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
    • Fundamentos de la escritura: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies: Macquarie University
    • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
    • ITSM Foundations: Optimizing IT Service Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
    • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM

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