Advanced Certificate in Reading for a Competitive Edge

• Advanced Reading Strategies: This unit will cover advanced reading techniques that can help learners quickly and efficiently comprehend complex texts. This includes skimming, scanning, and in-depth reading, as well as techniques for improving vocabulary and understanding context.
• Critical Reading and Analysis: In this unit, learners will explore how to critically analyze texts, evaluating arguments and identifying biases. They will also learn how to summarize and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Business and Professional Reading: This unit will focus on the specific reading skills required for success in a business or professional setting. This includes reading and understanding reports, proposals, and other business documents, as well as improving communication skills through reading.
• Academic Reading and Research: In this unit, learners will develop the skills necessary to read and understand academic texts, including research articles, dissertations, and theses. They will also learn how to conduct research and cite sources correctly.
• Digital Reading: This unit will cover the unique challenges and opportunities presented by digital reading, including how to effectively read and understand information presented in a digital format. This includes learning how to read on screens, how to evaluate the credibility of online sources, and how to use digital tools to enhance reading comprehension.
• Speed Reading: This unit will teach learners how to increase their reading speed while maintaining comprehension. This includes techniques such as chunking, meta-guiding, and using a pacer.
• Reading for Test Preparation: In this unit, learners will develop the skills necessary to read and understand test materials, including standardized tests like the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. They will also learn how to use reading as a study tool for other subjects.
• Advanced Reading Comprehension: This unit will cover advanced comprehension strategies, including how to identify and analyze literary devices, how to make inferences and predictions, and how to evaluate the author's tone and perspective.
• Reading Strategies for Non-Native Speakers: This unit will focus on the specific reading challenges faced by non-native speakers, including vocabulary development, grammar, and cultural differences. It will also provide strategies for improving reading comprehension in a second language.