Introduction:
Chinese is a group of language varieties that form the Sinitic branch of the Sino-Tibetan languages, spoken by the ethnic Han Chinese majority and many minority ethnic groups in Greater China. About 1.3 billion people (or approximately 16% of the world’s population) speak a variety of Chinese as their first language.
What is a certificate?
A certificate is essentially a document that contains a certified statement about a particular aspect, or a subject. A certificate also serves as proof or evidence of ownership of an object, a title or an event. There are many types of certificates, the most well-known ones being academic certificates and medical certificates.
- Online Chinese certificate programs introduce students to the Chinese language and provide basic lessons on pronunciation, grammar, writing, reading, translation and communication standards. Depending on the program, some may require that students already have basic familiarity with the Chinese language. These programs may also provide an overview of Chinese culture, and some programs require students to spend time studying in China.
- Online certificate programs can take less than a year to complete. Typically, these programs feature hybrid courses, which are available partially online and incorporate videoconferencing and other distance learning methods. Some programs require that students spend time studying in China.
- Students complete the online portion of the program by accessing course materials, following lessons and lectures at pre-determined times, and turning in assignments as required by the professor.


