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      University of Virginia

      Agile Development

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, DevOps, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Sprint Retrospectives, Product Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Empathy, Market Trend, Game Theory, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Learning Styles, Language Learning, Education Software and Technology, Stress Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, General Networking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Analysis, English Language, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Investment Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Business Risk Management, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Investments, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Equities, Finance, Performance Analysis, Financial Policy, FinTech, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Data Science Methodology

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Peer Review, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Business Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Analytical Skills, User Feedback, Decision Tree Learning, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Using Databases with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Mining, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Management, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Network Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Data Analysis with R

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Literacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, Portfolio Management, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Strategic Partnership, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Molecular Biology, Business Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to User Experience Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Usability, Requirements Analysis, UI/UX Research, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, User Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Web Applications for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Authentications, Web Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Agile Development: University of Virginia
    • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
    • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University
    • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Investment Management: University of Geneva
    • Data Science Methodology: IBM
    • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
    • Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • Data Analysis with R: Duke University
    • Drug Development Product Management: University of California San Diego

    Frequently Asked Questions about Chinese For Beginners

    Each course featured comes with a detailed description that outlines the skills and topics covered. Choose for a beginner's Chinese course that matches your learning goals to maximize the benefits of your educational journey.‎

    Most of these courses are designed with Chinese beginners in mind. If you have some experience, some courses delve into more advanced topics. Be sure to read through the course descriptions to ensure they align with your current skill level. Choose the beginner's course that suits you and start your journey toward mastering the basics of Chinese!‎

    Most of our beginner's Chinese courses offer a certificate upon successful completion, enhancing your resume and LinkedIn profile. For confirmation, review the specific details of each course.‎

    Employers increasingly value continuous learning and skill enhancement. Completing a beginner's Chinese course could enhance job applications or may open other career opportunities. Enrolling in a beginner's Chinese course is a step forward in your professional journey!‎

    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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