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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


  • I

    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

  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 1

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Working Capital, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    289 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Desarrollando tu musicalidad

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    505 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Program Development, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Control Panels, Development Environment, Debugging

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    184 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Problem Management, Computer Science, Functional Testing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, A/B Testing, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Effective Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Verification And Validation, Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Distributed Computing, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    178 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    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
    ·
    528 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, iOS Development, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Software Architecture, Development Environment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    733 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong
  • Accounting 1: University of Lausanne
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Desarrollando tu musicalidad: Berklee
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Chemical Biology: University of Geneva
  • Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Effective Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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