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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 types of certifications and credentials can you pursue through language courses on Coursera?

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

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Meta
نمذجة البيانات المتقدمة
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Storage, Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Google Cloud
Securing and Integrating Components of your Application en Français
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud API, API Gateway, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Restful API, Microservices, Authorization (Computing), Natural Language Processing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera Project Network
عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R Programming, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Data Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free Trial
Google Cloud
Dönüştürücü Modelleri ve BERT Modeli
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Northwestern University
현대 로봇공학, 강좌 6: 캡스톤 프로젝트, 모바일 매니퓰레이션
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotic Process Automation, Simulations, Record Keeping, Matlab, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Packt
Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Data Modeling, User Interface (UI) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Mobile Development, Authentications, Debugging, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Introduction to Data Engineering on Google Cloud - Español
Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management, Data Transformation, Automation, Serverless Computing, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Packt
Advanced Game Development and Unity Basics
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, C# (Programming Language)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera Project Network
APIs في Swift: استخدام Restful APIs في اداره البيانات
Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Mobile Development, Data Store
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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Meta
المشروع المتقدم لمطور الواجهة الخلفية
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Unit Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Software Testing, Test Tools, Git (Version Control System), MySQL, User Accounts, Database Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Packt
Complete SAS Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja
Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, SQL, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Cleansing, Regression Analysis, Software Installation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
H2O.ai
Data Science and Machine Learning H2O.ai Platforms
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Application Deployment, Data Wrangling, Project Planning, Data Governance, Governance, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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نمذجة البيانات المتقدمة: Meta
Securing and Integrating Components of your Application en Français: Google Cloud
عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R: Coursera Project Network
Dönüştürücü Modelleri ve BERT Modeli: Google Cloud
현대 로봇공학, 강좌 6: 캡스톤 프로젝트, 모바일 매니퓰레이션: Northwestern University
Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase: Packt
Introduction to Data Engineering on Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
Advanced Game Development and Unity Basics: Packt
APIs في Swift: استخدام Restful APIs في اداره البيانات : Coursera Project Network
المشروع المتقدم لمطور الواجهة الخلفية: Meta

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