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    • A

      Arizona State University

      AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Ideation, Creativity, Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Storage and Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Query Languages, Data Lakes, File Systems, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Apache Kafka, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Data Pipelines, Graph Theory, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      355 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Scrimba

      Become a Professional React Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Routing Protocols, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), TypeScript, Ajax, Software Design Patterns, Authentications, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Restful API, Application Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • E

      EDUCBA

      SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Dashboard, Incident Response, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Data Transformation, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Statistical Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Large Language Modeling, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Network Model, Java Programming

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Scalability, Load Balancing, Containerization, YAML, Data Storage, Cloud Security, General Networking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, CI/CD, ChatGPT, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Prompt Engineering, DevSecOps, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Prototyping, Software Architecture, Code Review, Software Testing, Software Design Patterns

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      SAS

      Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Virtual Environment, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Business Reporting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      882 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      343 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT: Arizona State University
    • Data Storage and Queries: DeepLearning.AI
    • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
    • SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide: EDUCBA
    • Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam: Microsoft
    • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads: Google Cloud
    • Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM

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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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