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      LearnQuest

      Oracle Database Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Administration, Database Software, Databases, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Network Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Descubre el Chino Mandarín: Aprendizaje desde cero

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      API Testing Using Rest Assured Test Automation Tool

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Test Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Unit Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • S

      Starweaver

      Matlab and Simulink Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Scientific Visualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Scripting, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Rstudio

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      141 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Data Processing, Scripting, Linear Algebra, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, IBM Cloud, Computer Science, Algebra, Software Installation, Probability & Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part C

      Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, OpenAI, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, Large Language Modeling, Databases, Natural Language Processing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Data Processing, Workflow Management, Data Quality, Business Priorities, NumPy, IBM Cloud, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Ball State University

      Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Scripting, NumPy, Debugging, Data Manipulation

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Oracle SQL Proficiency

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Data Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Oracle Database Platform: LearnQuest
    • Descubre el Chino Mandarín: Aprendizaje desde cero: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • API Testing Using Rest Assured Test Automation Tool: Coursera Project Network
    • Matlab and Simulink Basics : Starweaver
    • Getting Started with Rstudio: Coursera Project Network
    • The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners: Packt
    • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
    • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Duke University
    • PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge: Packt
    • AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion: 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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