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      Packt

      Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204)

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Containerization, Cloud Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Cloud Applications, Database Management, Authentications, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment, Solution Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Cloud Security, Key Management

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Status: Free
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Learning Server-side Programming through Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, Ajax, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Web Servers, Web Development, Model View Controller, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, JSON, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Packt

      Advanced Asset Manipulation and Environment Detailing in UE5

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Animations, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      Packt

      Ansible and Ansible-Playbooks for Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Automation, Debugging, YAML, Scripting, Security Controls, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Management, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      Packt

      Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Unix Commands, Linux, Unix, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Graphical Tools

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      H2O.ai

      H2O GPTe Learning Path

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Web Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Information Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Meta

      Crear la interfaz de usuario con SwiftUI

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Animations, Integrated Development Environments

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • MathWorks

      Low Code Image Segmentation

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Automation Engineering, Computer Graphics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability, Web Development, Web Applications, Data Structures, Server Side, Programming Principles, JSON, Scalability, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Packt

      Learn Unity Game Development - Build Six Games with Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Android Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Software Installation, Development Environment, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Meta

      Trabajar con datos en Android

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Android Development, Kotlin, Android Studio, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Databases, JSON, SQL, Other Programming Languages

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Project Network

      نشر تطبيق ويب باستخدام Docker و Kubernetes

      Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Development Environment, CI/CD, DevOps, YAML, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Database Application, MongoDB, Scalability, PostgreSQL

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204): Packt
    • Learning Server-side Programming through Game Development: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Advanced Asset Manipulation and Environment Detailing in UE5: Packt
    • Ansible and Ansible-Playbooks for Automation: Packt
    • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
    • H2O GPTe Learning Path: H2O.ai
    • Crear la interfaz de usuario con SwiftUI: Meta
    • Low Code Image Segmentation: MathWorks
    • Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More: Packt
    • Learn Unity Game Development - Build Six Games with Unity: Packt

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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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