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      LearnQuest

      Java Testing: An Introduction to TDD

      Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Java, Test Case

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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Naive Bayes 101: Resume Selection with Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Pandas (Python Package), Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computer Science

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Berkeley

      Master of Advanced Study in Engineering Degree Preview

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Electronics, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Systems Engineering, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Policy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Databases, Containerization, Data Access, PostgreSQL, SQL

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      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Model View Controller, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Development

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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Business Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Big Data, Data Science, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, jQuery, Data Structures, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Application Development, Debugging

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Prototyping, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Schematic Diagrams

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      L&T EduTech

      Planning & Execution plan in Heavy Lifting

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Engineering Management, Equipment Design, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Safety Assurance, Engineering Calculations, Risk Control, Hydraulics

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      Packt

      Master JMeter on Live Apps for Performance Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Test Tools, Software Testing, Test Data, Test Case, Data Validation, Scripting, Application Performance Management, Test Execution Engine, Distributed Computing, Software Installation, System Monitoring, Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build "Guess The Color" game using JavaScript, HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Javascript, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Animation and Game Design

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Clustering Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • Java Testing: An Introduction to TDD: LearnQuest
    • Naive Bayes 101: Resume Selection with Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Master of Advanced Study in Engineering Degree Preview : University of California, Berkeley
    • Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance: Google Cloud
    • Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS: Coursera Project Network
    • Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6: Packt
    • Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes: Arizona State University
    • Planning & Execution plan in Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
    • Master JMeter on Live Apps for Performance Testing: Packt

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

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