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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), JUnit, Java, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Software Design, Systems Analysis, Conceptual Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Interactive Data Visualization, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Scatter Plots, Stakeholder Communications, Spatial Analysis, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Creating EV Charging Hubs: Innovative Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Energy and Utilities, High Voltage, Design Specifications, Electrical Safety, Scalability, Wireless Networks, Capacity Management, Emerging Technologies, Real Time Data, Cybersecurity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Systems Thinking, Environment, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Data Collection, Trend Analysis, Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Environmental Engineering

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with Javascript 1: Draw & Animate

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Animations, Debugging, Scripting Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Attitude Control with Momentum Exchange Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Simulations, Mechanics, Angular, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Calculus

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      Meta

      React avanzado

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, UI Components, Software Design Patterns, API Design

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      LearnKartS

      Kafka Architecture and Internals

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Performance Tuning, Apache, Systems Architecture, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Middleware, Configuration Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Monitoring

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Make a Bill Splitter App with AngularJS

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Validation, Javascript, Web Development

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Learn Firebase

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Real Time Data, Authentications, Cloud Applications, Application Development, NoSQL, Serverless Computing, Application Security, Web Applications, Data Management, Data Storage, Cloud Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Art and Science of Machine Learning em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning

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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

    • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts: University of Colorado Boulder
    • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers : Whizlabs
    • Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling: University of Pennsylvania
    • Creating EV Charging Hubs: Innovative Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey: American Museum of Natural History
    • Computational Thinking with Javascript 1: Draw & Animate: University of Glasgow
    • Attitude Control with Momentum Exchange Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • React avanzado: Meta
    • Kafka Architecture and Internals: LearnKartS
    • Make a Bill Splitter App with AngularJS: Coursera Project Network

    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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