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IBM
Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environment, Medical Science and Research, General Science and Research, Big Data, Computational Thinking, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Data Manipulation
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
321 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
Duke University
Foundations of Local Large Language models
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Other Programming Languages, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Natural Language Processing, Open Source Technology, Rust (Programming Language)
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
DeepLearning.AI
Natural Language Processing
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Text Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Intelligence, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, Tensorflow, Computer Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Unstructured Data, Regression Analysis, Bayesian Statistics
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
6K reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Arizona State University
Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Learning Theory, Grammar, Psychology
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
7.3K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Introduction to Large Language Models
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
848 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free
Google Cloud
Introduction to Large Language Models - 한국어
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free
Google Cloud
Introduction to Large Language Models - Bahasa Indonesia
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Irvine
Tricky English Grammar
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, Language Learning
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
1.4K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Peking University
Learn Chinese: HSK Test Preparation
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, Grammar, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
3.4K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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Language Arts Confidence with Storybird
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Writing, Literacy
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Edureka
Go Programming Language
Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Cloud-Native Computing, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Applications, API Design, Cloud Development, Kubernetes, Microservices, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Containerization, Docker (Software), Distributed Computing, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, System Programming, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Web Development
3
Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers: IBM
Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Foundations of Local Large Language models: Duke University
Natural Language Processing: DeepLearning.AI
Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
Introduction to Large Language Models: Google Cloud
Introduction to Large Language Models - 한국어: Google Cloud
Introduction to Large Language Models - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
Tricky English Grammar: University of California, Irvine
Learn Chinese: HSK Test Preparation: Peking University

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