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      Google Cloud

      API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Restful API, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, Middleware, Application Performance Management, JSON, Software Versioning, Proxy Servers, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Language Learning, English Language, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Customer Inquiries, Customer Complaint Resolution, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Noun Clauses and Conditionals

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      465 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Python Essentials for MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Debugging, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Command-Line Interface

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Software Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Health Policy, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      390 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, SQL

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Dimensionality Reduction, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Spring - Ecosystem and Core

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Application Frameworks, Java, Unit Testing, Enterprise Application Management, Integration Testing, Dependency Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistics for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Processing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      373 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Analytics for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Decision Making, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service: Voxy
    • Noun Clauses and Conditionals: University of California, Irvine
    • Python Essentials for MLOps: Duke University
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions: University of Pennsylvania
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
    • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL: Meta
    • Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning: IBM
    • Spring - Ecosystem and Core: LearnQuest

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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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