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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Cardiology, Anatomy, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Research, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Leadership, Talent Recruitment, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Information Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Theoretical Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Management, Probability, Probability Distribution, Technical Communication, Algorithms, General Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Information Assurance, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management, Computing Platforms, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Multiple educators

      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      IBM AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Jupyter, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI Agents, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Verification And Validation, Artificial Neural Networks

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      AI Foundations for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, Workflow Management, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Governance, Automation, Application Deployment, Business Transformation, IBM Cloud, Applied Machine Learning, Program Development, Computer Vision

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      IBM AI Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, HTML and CSS, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Large Language Modeling, Unit Testing, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Design, ChatGPT, Jupyter, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Agile Methodology, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Application Deployment, Automation, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Return On Investment, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Capital, Go To Market Strategy, Process Analysis, Branding, People Management, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Consumer Behaviour, Human Resource Strategy, Marketing Planning, Peer Review, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Information Theory: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: ISC2
    • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • IBM AI Engineering: IBM
    • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM

    Frequently Asked Questions about Chinese

    The Chinese language is spoken by over 1 billion people in the world, with more native speakers than any other language. Learning Chinese language communication skills is important to be able to understand the vast, diverse country of China and its unique, incredibly influential culture. Whether you want to deepen your appreciation of the country’s ancient philosophies and religions like Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, travel to famous tourist destinations like the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, or explore its “8 Great Cuisines” including Szechuan and Cantonese, learning Chinese is an invaluable skill.

    Chinese is also an increasingly-important language for business. According to the World Bank, China’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019 surpassed $14 trillion, making it the world’s second-largest economy after the United States. The country’s economy has developed incredibly quickly over the past two decades, led by electronics manufacturing powerhouses like Huawei and Haier as well as tech companies like Alibaba and Tencent. Between its thriving export industry and growing consumer economy, China is a business opportunity of unsurpassed potential, making Chinese language skills a very valuable asset.‎

    Because China is such a vast and growing market for business, Chinese language skills can be an asset to a wide range of careers - especially in the electronics and technology sectors. Being able to communicate in even basic Mandarin Chinese with representatives of the country’s leading firms is a rare ability that can open doors and bridge cultural gaps in ways that can be a game-changer for business negotiations.

    If you are fluent in Chinese speech, writing, and grammar, you can potentially pursue a career as an interpreter or translator. Facilitating communications between business, political, and cultural leaders can be an exciting career, travel and impactful work opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, interpreters and translators earned a median annual salary of $51,830 in 2019, and the ongoing globalization of the world economy is expected to drive faster-than-average growth in these jobs.‎

    Yes - or, duì, in Chinese! There are a wide array of language learning opportunities on Coursera, including courses for every level of Mandarin Chinese - the most common dialect of this language by far. You can learn from top-ranked schools in China including Peking University and National Taiwan University, And, because Coursera lets you view and complete course materials on Chinese language on a flexible schedule, you can fit your education in this valuable skill into your existing work or family life.‎

    If you have a genuine interest in Chinese culture and an enthusiasm for learning about it, learning Chinese and about Chinese topics is likely a good fit for you. Other traits that will help you on this educational path include an open mind, intellectual curiosity, and a knack for receiving and processing information.‎

    If you have great communication skills, you can pursue a career in foreign diplomacy or as an interpreter, and with good writing skills, you can embark on a career as a foreign correspondent. If you like the idea of employment in business and industry, you might work as a banker, an importer-exporter, or a corporate business consultant, marketing expert, accountant, or finance specialist. Additional career paths to consider include teaching, travel and tourism, public health, immigration, customs, human rights, or research. After completing a curriculum in Chinese, you should come away with thorough knowledge of Mandarin, the most widely-spoken language in China. In addition, you'll learn about the written Chinese language and Chinese history, culture, and politics. As China's place in the world continues to become more prominent, career opportunities for someone with a background in Chinese studies are plentiful.‎

    You can go to work for the Foreign Service or an international corporation, a foreign law firm, a travel agency, a newspaper or magazine, or a domestic or foreign college or university. More places that hire people with a Chinese studies background include human or civil rights organizations, financial institutions, public health agencies, and hospitals or medical clinics. The great thing about completing a Chinese studies program is the wealth of employment opportunities you'll enjoy.‎

    You can learn another foreign language or study linguistics, art, music, or the culinary arts. Additional topics that intersect with Chinese studies include international relations, global studies, business, alternative medicine, and religions like Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.‎

    Online Chinese courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Chinese skills. With a wide range of Chinese classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Chinese.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Chinese, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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