How do I choose the right Chinese Course 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.

Are all beginners courses listed suitable for someone with absolutely no experience in Chinese?

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!

Will beginners receive a certificate after successfully completing any of the beginner Chinese courses listed?

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.

How will a beginners course in Chinese help me in my career?

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!

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University of California, Irvine
The Arduino Platform and C Programming
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Components, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Digital Communications
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
7.1K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Johns Hopkins University
Data Science: Foundations using R
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Big Data, Git (Version Control System), Data Integration, Knitr, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Statistical Reporting
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
48K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Everyday Chinese Medicine 2
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, General Medicine, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Physical Therapy
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
217 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
University of Colorado Boulder
The Structured Query Language (SQL)
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling
Build toward a degree
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
1K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera Project Network
Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Analysis Software
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
189 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Coursera Project Network
Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Coursera Project Network
Understanding Basic SQL Syntax
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
302 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Coursera Project Network
Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free Trial
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
428 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera Project Network
Introduction to Python
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Development, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Application Development, Scientific Visualization
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
2.2K reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Coursera Project Network
Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Python Programming
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free Trial
Rice University
Python Programming Essentials
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
3.5K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks