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      SkillUp

      Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Competencias digitales. Conceptos y herramientas básicas

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Literacy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Information Technology, Safety and Security, Microsoft Windows, Email Security, Data Security, Informatics, File Management, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Industrial Engineering, Case Studies, Software Development Life Cycle, Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Data Literacy, Scenario Testing, Open Source Technology

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      中國人文經典導讀

      Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Ancient History, Writing and Editing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Computer Literacy, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Mobile Development, Culture, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Teaching English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Special Education, Teaching, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Collaborative Software, Cultural Diversity, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), English Language, Mathematics Education, Learning Management Systems, Computer Literacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Sales, Data Literacy, B2B Sales, Data Visualization Software, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Presentations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goodwill Industries International

      The New Digital Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Workforce Development, Community Development, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Literacy, Technology Strategies, Communication, Adaptability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Pathology, Physiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
    • Competencias digitales. Conceptos y herramientas básicas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano
    • 中國人文經典導讀: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
    • RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Teaching English Learners: Rice University
    • Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales : Starweaver
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera Instructor Network
    • The New Digital Workplace: Goodwill Industries International

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