What knowledge and skills can you gain from language courses on Coursera?

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.

Do I need prior knowledge in a specific language to enroll in these courses?

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.

What types of certifications and credentials can you pursue through language courses on Coursera?

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.

What career opportunities can knowledge in a new language lead to?

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.

Top Language Courses - Learn Language Online

Skip to search results

Filter by

Subject
Required

Computer Science(1,518)

Data Science(872)

Information Technology(600)

Language Learning(243)

Language
Required

The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

English(3,110)

Spanish(1,511)

Arabic(1,381)

French(1,365)

Learning Product
Required

Guided Projects(333)

Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.

Courses(2,680)

Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.

Projects(126)

Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.

Specializations(481)

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.

Professional Certificates(66)

Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.

MasterTrack® Certificates(3)

Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.

Degrees(9)

Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.

Graduate Certificates(3)

Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.

Level
Required

Beginner(1,678)

Intermediate(1,590)

Advanced(155)

Mixed(263)

Duration
Required

Less Than 2 Hours(459)

1-4 Weeks(1,394)

1-3 Months(1,355)

3-6 Months(474)

6-12 Months(6)

1-4 Years(9)

Skills
Required

Python Programming(550)

Generative AI(545)

Data Analysis(487)

Debugging(472)

Subtitles
Required

English(3,372)

Spanish(1,667)

French(1,532)

Arabic(1,520)

Educator
Required

Packt(356)

Google Cloud(350)

Coursera Project Network(320)

IBM(157)

Explore the Language Course Catalog

Status: New
Google Cloud
Google Cloud 数据分析功能简介
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Transformation, Google Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Lakes, Data Processing, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Storage Technologies, Exploratory Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Work with Gemini Models in BigQuery - 简体中文
Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Generative AI, Customer Relationship Management, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Modernizing Data Lakes & Data Warehouses with GCP - 한국어
Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Solutions, Data Pipelines, Business Operations, Data Processing, Database Design, SQL, Data Transformation, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Google Cloud
Cómo utilizar BigQuery ML para ejecutar inferencias
Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Vector Search and Embeddings - Français
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Google Cloud
Einbettungen, Vektorsuche und RAG mit BigQuery erstellen
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Natural Language Processing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Google Cloud
Membuat Sematan, Pencarian Vektor, & RAG dengan BigQuery
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Google Cloud
BigQuery로 임베딩, 벡터 검색, RAG 만들기
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Google Cloud
使用 BigQuery 创建嵌入、向量搜索和 RAG
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Query Languages, Feature Engineering, Natural Language Processing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Google Cloud
データアナリストのための BigQuery
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Looker (Software), SQL, Business Analytics, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Sheets, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Google Cloud
Google Cloud 資料分析簡介
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Analytics, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Applied Machine Learning, Data Warehousing, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Google Cloud
Créer des agents d'IA générative avec Vertex AI et Flutter
Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Cross Platform Development, Google Cloud Platform, Mobile Development, Application Development, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months