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    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, General Science and Research, Literacy, Environment, Language Learning, Grammar, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Debugging, Simulations, Program Development, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      I

      IBM

      IBM Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Jupyter, Generative AI, Professional Networking

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Development Environment, Software Installation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      5.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Lower Intermediate B1.1

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, Grammar

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Literacy, Vocabulary, Grammar

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Unit Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Development Environment, Version Control, File Management, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Automation, Flask (Web Framework), Web Scraping, Python Programming, Open Source Technology, Application Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      I

      IBM

      IBM Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, SQL, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Excel Formulas, Professional Networking

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      91K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Applied Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Seaborn, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Automation, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      945 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Migration, Database Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Mining, Cloud Storage, Data Visualization Software, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM DB2, Data Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, Excel Formulas

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Regression Analysis, Bayesian Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
    • R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
    • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan
    • English Lower Intermediate B1.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology: Khalifa University
    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
    • IBM Data Analyst: IBM
    • Applied Data Science: IBM
    • Introduction to Large Language Models: Google Cloud

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Russian Language

    Russian is a Slavic language that is also the official language of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. It's spoken throughout other nations that were once part of the Soviet Union, and it's one of the official languages of the United Nations. When writing the Russian language, you use the Cyrillic alphabet. The first known written record of the language was found on a jar at the archaeological site Gnezdovo, which is where a large Slavic-Varangian village and trade center was located centuries ago. Archaeologists believe the writing dates back to the mid-10th century.‎

    Whether you’re learning Russian for travel, work, or cultural enrichment, having a clear goal will guide your studies. Consistent practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Russian is essential. Join language communities like Tandem or local language exchange groups for practice. Work on real projects like conversing with native speakers or reading Russian literature. ‎

    Learning the Russian language can lead to potential careers that require you to speak or write Russian. Becoming fluent in Russian also allows you to communicate with people from different countries and cultures, whether you encounter them at home or while traveling. Anyone can benefit from learning the Russian language or any language that is not their native one because being bilingual helps you understand the structure of languages and opens up opportunities in your personal and professional life.‎

    When you learn the Russian language, you open yourself up to several potential careers, such as teaching the language at the high school or college levels or becoming an interpreter. It may also lead to international careers in the private sector—such as a banker, lawyer, business consultant, or customer service representative—or in a corporate position for an international company. Of course, if you prefer to work for the government, knowing the Russian language can lead to careers with the United Nations, United States Foreign Service, CIA, FBI, State Department, National Security Administration, NASA, or Department of Homeland Security.‎

    Anyone can learn a new language by starting with lessons or courses for beginners and working their way up. Those who are good communicators and listeners, as well as those who are confident and goal-oriented may find more success at a faster rate.‎

    Online Russian Language courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Russian Language skills. Choose from a wide range of Russian Language courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Russian Language, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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