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Language courses can help you learn grammar, vocabulary development, pronunciation techniques, and conversational skills. You can build skills in writing clearly, understanding cultural nuances, and using language for specific purposes like business or travel. Many courses introduce tools such as language learning apps, online dictionaries, and pronunciation software, which enhance your ability to practice and apply what you've learned in everyday situations.


Popular Language Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Advocacy, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Patient Education And Counseling, Persuasive Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    SAS Advanced Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Case Studies, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Program Development, Data Presentation, Scripting, Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Automation, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Debugging, Data Analysis

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    4.8
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    407 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Accrual Accounting, Equities

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Data Management, File Systems, Data Storage, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, FinTech, Banking Services, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Structures, Data Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Philosophy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Diagram Design, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Language Competency, Research, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Discussion Facilitation, Literacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    237 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    792 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Program Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    528 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Linear Algebra, R Programming, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
  • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
  • Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • AI Fundamentals in Financial Services: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Introduction to Python Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Korean Philosophy Essentials: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
  • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University

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