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    • F

      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Developing AI Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Procedure Development, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Generative AI, Team Building

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      O

      Oracle

      Oracle Cloud and AI Specialization Program

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Cloud Solutions, Supply Chain Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Resource Planning, Cloud Services, ChatGPT, Supply Chain Systems, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Applications, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Quality Assurance, Data Validation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      72 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Peking University

      软件工程

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Case, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, User Requirements Documents, Systems Analysis, Software Development, Systems Design, Software Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      SQL für Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnQuest

      Writing Java Application Code

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Programming Principles, Java Programming, Pedagogy, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Cultural Responsiveness, Test Case, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Data Structures, Technical Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Unix Shell, Scripting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Prompt Engineering with GPT: Programming for Custom Content

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Epic Games

      User Experience in Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Animations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Clean Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Databases, Data Quality, Relational Databases, Data Entry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Knowledge Graphs for RAG

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Query Languages, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Semantic Web, Unstructured Data, Graph Theory, Text Mining

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Oracle Cloud and AI Specialization Program: Oracle
    • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
    • 软件工程: Peking University
    • SQL für Data Science: University of California, Davis
    • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
    • Learn to Teach Java: University of California San Diego
    • Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Prompt Engineering with GPT: Programming for Custom Content: Coursera Project Network
    • User Experience in Game Design: Epic Games

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Language

    Language courses on Coursera provide valuable skills and insights to help you communicate effectively in various languages:

    • Fundamental skills in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the language.
    • Cultural insights related to the language, enhancing your ability to communicate contextually and respectfully.
    • Advanced grammar and vocabulary that can help you express complex ideas.
    • Listening skills to improve comprehension and conversational abilities.
    • Practical communication strategies for use in everyday situations, business, travel, or academic settings.
    • Techniques for language retention and ongoing learning to maintain and improve proficiency.‎

    Language courses on Coursera are designed to support learners at all proficiency levels:

    • Introductory courses are suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge, focusing on basic vocabulary and simple conversational skills.
    • Intermediate courses are aimed at learners who have basic language skills and wish to improve their fluency and understanding.
    • Advanced courses cater to proficient speakers who want to refine their skills, expand their vocabulary, and gain deeper cultural insights.‎

    Coursera offers several pathways to formalize your language learning:

    • Professional certificates that can enhance your language skills for personal or professional use.
    • Specialized course certificates that demonstrate your proficiency in specific language skills or cultural knowledge.
    • Degree programs or professional qualifications in language studies, linguistics, or translation that prepare you for advanced roles requiring multilingual capabilities.

    These educational options are intended to support your language development and demonstrate your commitment to mastering a new language.‎

    Studying a new language on Coursera can open up diverse career paths in international settings:

    • Translator or Interpreter: Facilitate communication between speakers of different languages in various contexts, such as legal, medical, or business.
    • Multilingual Customer Support: Provide assistance to customers from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
    • Language Educator: Teach a language at schools, universities, or online platforms.
    • Cultural Consultant: Offer insights and advice on cultural practices to businesses or organizations expanding into new markets.
    • International Relations Specialist: Use language skills to manage communications and relationships across countries.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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