Literacy Courses

Media Literacy in the Age of Deepfakes

Students will learn about different ways to analyze emerging forms of misinformation such as “deepfake” videos, as well as how new technologies can be used to create a more just and equitable world.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online 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

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

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

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

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

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

English for Financial Literacy B1+

Explore financial literacy in English at B1+ level, covering budgeting, saving, investing, and retirement planning while enhancing speaking, listening, and reading skills through practical tasks.

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

The University of Hong Kong;  SUNY

Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

236 ratings at Coursera

Develop critical thinking skills to identify reliable news, understand journalism principles, and become a more informed digital citizen in an era of misinformation and fake news.

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

Education and Literacy in Early Modern England - Lecture 17

Explore the revolutionary expansion of education in Tudor and Stuart England, examining its cultural influences, societal impact, and the rise of literacy across different social classes.

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

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

Basic Financial Literacy

17 ratings at Coursera

Master essential financial concepts and develop practical skills for managing personal finances, budgeting, understanding investments, and achieving long-term financial independence through structured learning and real-world applications.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Information Literacy——Essential to Academic Researcher (General) | 信息素养——学术研究的必修课

提升信息素养，掌握信息检索、评估和利用技能，助力学术研究和终身学习。涵盖信息资源、检索方法、开放获取、学术规范等主题，培养全面的信息能力。

• edX
• 12 weeks, 5-10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers

10 ratings at Coursera

Formación para educadores en alfabetización y enseñanza de idiomas a inmigrantes y refugiados, con énfasis en competencias orales e integración social. Métodos prácticos basados en necesidades reales.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Data Literacy Foundations

17 ratings at edX

Take the first step to becoming a leader in data-driven decision-making.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 6-8 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)