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    IBM

    Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Large Language Models - Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Vocabulary, Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Organizational Concepts and Language

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Network Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    The Java Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Programming Principles

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Beginning Llamafile for Local Large Language Models (LLMs)

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Natural Language Processing, JSON, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Large Language Models - Français

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Evaluating Large Language Model Outputs: A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Quality Assessment, Verification And Validation, Image Quality, User Feedback, Human Factors, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding: IBM
  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Large Language Models - Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar : Arizona State University
  • Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture: Khalifa University
  • Organizational Concepts and Language: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Java Language: LearnQuest
  • Beginning Llamafile for Local Large Language Models (LLMs): Duke University
  • z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics: IBM

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