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      Packt

      Build a Product Landing Page with Stripe Integration

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Payment Systems, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Transaction Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Testing, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Large Language Models - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Modern JavaScript from The Beginning [Second Edition]

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Webpack, Application Deployment, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Javascript, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Restful API, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Command-Line Interface, Amazon S3, Data Validation, Development Environment, GitHub, OAuth, Configuration Management, Testability, Version Control, Application Deployment, Maintainability

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Identity Access Management (IAM) and Secure Authentication

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Threat Management, OAuth, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cryptographic Protocols

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, OpenAI, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Copywriting, Image Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Docker (Software), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Application Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, .NET Framework, Data Security, Event-Driven Programming, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Microservices, API Design, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Generative AI Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Solution Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Development, Public Cloud, Data Governance, Large Language Modeling, API Design, Cost Management, Information Privacy, Business Ethics

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Generative AI Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Data Management, Productivity Software, Cloud Solutions, Unstructured Data, Large Language Modeling, Workflow Management, Data Governance, Strategic Thinking, Cloud Infrastructure, Information Privacy, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Data Ethics, Technology Strategies

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Docker and Kubernetes for ASP.NET Development

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Nginx, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Development Environment, Application Deployment, YAML, Proxy Servers, Load Balancing, Scalability, Microsoft SQL Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Kubernetes Masterclass for Application Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, YAML, Amazon Web Services, Load Balancing, Data Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Application Lifecycle Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Build a Product Landing Page with Stripe Integration: Packt
    • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Introduction to Large Language Models - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Modern JavaScript from The Beginning [Second Edition]: Packt
    • Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
    • Identity Access Management (IAM) and Secure Authentication: Macquarie University
    • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
    • AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Packt
    • AWS Generative AI Applications: Amazon Web Services
    • Generative AI Leader: Google Cloud

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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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