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    • E

      EIT Digital

      Web of Data

      Skills you'll gain: Semantic Web, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Sharing, Data Mining, Interoperability, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Services, Data Modeling

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Cloudera

      Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Classify Text into Categories with the Natural Language API

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnQuest

      Java Class Library

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Performance Tuning

      Build toward a degree

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Dealing With Missing Data

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Relational Databases, Databases, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, SQL, Test Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnQuest

      Machine Learning for Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Wrangling, Operations Research, NumPy, Demand Planning, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Applied Machine Learning, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Customer Demand Planning, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Sharing, Database Management, Service Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version)

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Functional Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Command-Line Interface

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Program Development, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming Tools

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Web of Data: EIT Digital
    • Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals: Coursera Project Network
    • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
    • Classify Text into Categories with the Natural Language API: Google Cloud
    • Java Class Library: LearnQuest
    • Introduction to Deep Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Dealing With Missing Data: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
    • Machine Learning for Supply Chains: LearnQuest
    • Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers: Vanderbilt University

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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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