What knowledge and skills can you gain from language courses on Coursera?

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.

Do I need prior knowledge in a specific language to enroll in these courses?

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.

What types of certifications and credentials can you pursue through language courses on Coursera?

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.

What career opportunities can knowledge in a new language lead to?

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.

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Meta
Introducción al desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles para iOS
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Simulations, Storyboarding
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Codio
Core Java
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, JSON, JUnit, Java Programming, Java, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Style Guides
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Packt
Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, System Programming, Algorithms, File Systems, Performance Tuning, Apple Xcode, Debugging, Maintainability, File Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera Project Network
SQL CASE Statements
Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Database Development
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Coursera Project Network
Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Jupyter
3.2
Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Johns Hopkins University
Big Data Processing Using Hadoop
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Microsoft
Performance Optimization and Scalability
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Query Languages, Redis, Performance Testing, Systems Architecture, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Database Management, SQL
5
Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Microsoft
Web Application Security
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Multi-Factor Authentication, Web Applications, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Encryption, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
5
Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Universidad Austral
Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Analysis, Big Data, Unstructured Data, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Algorithms
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
LearnQuest
Oracle SQL Practice Course
Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Software Installation
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Duke University
Rust for DevOps
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), DevOps, Jenkins, Rust (Programming Language), Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, JSON, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Automation, GitHub
4.2
Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera Project Network
Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP
Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours