Linguistics courses explore language structure, phonetics, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistics. You can learn how languages evolve, how they are used in different cultures, and the cognitive processes behind language acquisition. Many courses also introduce tools for analyzing language data, such as corpora and software for phonetic transcription.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication
★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Purchasing, Business Writing, English Language, Business Communication, Ideation, Business Planning, Negotiation, Management Reporting, Campaign Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Planning, Active Listening, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Marketing
★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Literacy, Vocabulary, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Grammar
★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Environmental Issue, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Storytelling, Vocabulary, Culture, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Science, Technical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Teaching, English Language, Language Learning
★ 4.9 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Environmental Issue, Language Competency, English Language, Storytelling, Writing, Environmental Science, Vocabulary, Environment, Literacy, Culture, Grammar, Sociology, Language Learning, Liberal Arts, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning
★ 4.7 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Culture, Business
★ 4.6 (156) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Scalability, Model Training, Model Optimization, Generative AI, Speech Language Pathology, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Fine-tuning, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Critical Thinking, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, Language Competency, Learning Strategies, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Language Learning, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Start with what you want to study in linguistics. If you're interested in language sounds, check for courses covering phonetic transcription, articulatory phonetics, and acoustic analysis. If you want to explore language in social contexts, choose courses that focus on language variation, language and identity, and discourse analysis.