Literacy Courses and Certifications

The Known World by Edward P. Jones - Literacy, Narrative, and Slavery - Lecture 2

Explore Edward P. Jones's "The Known World" through the lens of literacy, narrative power, and the moral complexities of slavery in this insightful lecture on contemporary American literature.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The University of Chicago

The Science of Reading - History of the Phonics vs. Whole Word Debate

Explore the fascinating history of reading education, from early scientific studies and eye-tracking devices to the heated debates between phonics and whole-word methods that shaped modern literacy instruction.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

4756 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential skills for university success: efficient information search, critical evaluation of sources, ethical use of information, and effective digital communication and networking.

• Coursera
• 1 day 12 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Data Literacy

267 ratings at Coursera

Develop critical skills in interpreting statistical results through descriptive statistics, data visualization, measurement, regression modeling, and probability, enhancing your ability to evaluate quantitative analyses.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Credential

Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data

1051 ratings at Coursera

Develop practical data literacy skills to explore, analyze, and visualize information, focusing on real-world applications without complex statistical jargon.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 2 courses

Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research

Apply data literacy skills to critically evaluate original quantitative research, interpreting findings and methodologies. Enhance ability to analyze and utilize scholarly work through hands-on project and peer review.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Applied Digital Literacy

337 ratings at Coursera

Develop online research skills and create impactful digital artifacts. Learn advanced search techniques, information organization, and multimedia creation for personal and professional use.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

CrashCourse

Media Literacy

13 ratings

In 12 episodes, Jay Smooth teaches you Media Literacy! Based on an introductory college level curriculum, this series takes you through the history and psychology of media and gives you the skills to become more media savvy.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Credential

Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics

311 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive program for data professionals to transition into healthcare analytics, covering data types, sources, challenges, and practical applications in the industry.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Basic Information Literacy

199 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential skills to navigate information sources, conduct effective searches, evaluate content, and use information ethically for projects and presentations.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

134 ratings at Coursera

Explore diverse approaches to literacy education, from traditional to contemporary, emphasizing multiliteracies and multimodal communication in various social and cultural contexts.

• Coursera
• 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Digital Information Literacy

141 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create digital artifacts like infographics, slideshows, websites, and videos. Explore digital media design, Creative Commons licensing, and effective information management in the digital age.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Science Literacy

285 ratings at Coursera

Develop critical thinking skills to differentiate science from pseudoscience, understand scientific methods, and evaluate evidence. Learn to interpret research, media reports, and apply scientific literacy in real-world contexts.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Healthcare Data Literacy

134 ratings at Coursera

Develop data literacy skills for healthcare, covering industry basics, data types, terminologies, and integration techniques to enhance decision-making and improve patient care.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Advanced Information Literacy

Enhance information literacy skills for academic and professional success. Learn advanced search techniques, ethical source usage, and effective information organization to become a proficient researcher and scholar.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course