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    • P

      Packt

      Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Development Environment

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Feature Engineering, Operational Efficiency, Advertising, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Application Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Data Synthesis, Information Privacy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Getting Started with Neo4J Enterprise on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Cloud Storage, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • P

      Packt

      Cucumber BDD Made Easy + Automation Framework Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Behavior-Driven Development, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Automation, JUnit, Apache Maven, Test Case, Scenario Testing, Java Programming, Maintainability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Peer Review, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Prototyping, Computer Graphics

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      20 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Supervised Text Classification for Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Marketing Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Marketing, Natural Language Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Performance Metric

      Build toward a degree

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Ruby Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Devops Tools, DevOps, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Edureka

      Generative AI Architecture and Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Data Security, Performance Tuning

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch©

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Data Processing, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Determine Shortest Paths Between Routers Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Computer Networking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Network Routers, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      مطوّر الواجهة الخلفية من Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Version Control, Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, MySQL, GitHub, Unit Testing, Database Management Systems, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, API Design, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agent Architecture in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Software Design Documents, Collaborative Software, Persona Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!: Packt
    • Generative AI for Data Science: Microsoft
    • Getting Started with Neo4J Enterprise on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Cucumber BDD Made Easy + Automation Framework Design: Packt
    • Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Supervised Text Classification for Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ruby Scripting for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative AI Architecture and Application Development: Edureka
    • Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch©: Packt
    • Determine Shortest Paths Between Routers Using Python: Coursera Project Network

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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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