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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.

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What career opportunities can knowledge in a new language lead to?

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Google Cloud
Encoder-Decoder Architecture - בעברית
Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Generative AI, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
H2O.ai
H2O Wave Starter Course
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, ChatGPT, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Deployment, Python Programming, Cloud Computing, Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Packt
Integrating Advanced Features and App Deployment
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Application Deployment, UI Components, Application Development, Web Content, User Interface (UI), Mac OS
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Meta
عملاء قاعدة البيانات
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), MySQL, Stored Procedure, Database Development, Database Application, SQL, Query Languages, Database Management, Python Programming, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera Project Network
Unreal para Principiantes: Crea videojuegos
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Software Design, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Google Cloud
Introduction to Vertex AI Studio - 日本語版
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Google Cloud
Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Develop Pipelines em Português Brasileiro
Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, SQL, Jupyter, Google Cloud Platform, Development Environment, Cloud Storage
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera Project Network
توقع حضور المواعيد الطبية باستخدام Python
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Jupyter, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free Trial
Meta
المشروع المتقدم لتطبيقات iOS
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, User Accounts, UI Components, Wireframing, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Packt
Kubernetes Essentials - Deploying and Managing Applications
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, YAML, Containerization, Devops Tools, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, Automation, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Packt
Create a Dark Moody Atmospheric 2D Game with Unity and C#
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Animations, Debugging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Whizlabs
Design and Implement Build and Release Pipelines
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Release Management, Software Versioning, Version Control, Microsoft Azure, GitHub, Development Testing, Test Engineering, YAML
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Encoder-Decoder Architecture - בעברית: Google Cloud
H2O Wave Starter Course: H2O.ai
Integrating Advanced Features and App Deployment: Packt
عملاء قاعدة البيانات: Meta
Unreal para Principiantes: Crea videojuegos: Coursera Project Network
Introduction to Vertex AI Studio - 日本語版: Google Cloud
Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Develop Pipelines em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
توقع حضور المواعيد الطبية باستخدام Python: Coursera Project Network
المشروع المتقدم لتطبيقات iOS: Meta
Kubernetes Essentials - Deploying and Managing Applications: Packt

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