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    Codio

    Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

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    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, Containerization, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Frameworks, DevOps, Web Services, Middleware, CI/CD, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles

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    359 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Heat Maps, Network Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    527 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Siemens

    Basics of Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Mechanical Design, Product Automation, Manufacturing Standards, Automation, Equipment Design, Robotic Process Automation, Control Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Industrial Engineering, Performance Testing, Safety and Security, Human Machine Interfaces, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Human Factors

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Computational Logic, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Functional Testing, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    609 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Machine Learning With Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Big Data, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification: Scrum Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Management Reporting, Project Coordination, Sprint Retrospectives, Performance Reporting, Team Oriented, Project Performance, Estimation, Capacity Planning, Prioritization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI and LLMs: Architecture and Data Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Data Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Environmental Policy, Data Science, Energy and Utilities, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Climate Change Mitigation, NumPy, Environment, Public Policies

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, System Requirements, Simulation and Simulation Software, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Equipment Design, Engineering Design Process, Performance Tuning, Systems Engineering, Design Software, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer-Aided Design, Graphical Tools, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Agile Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Software Development Methodologies, Scalability, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Team Management, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Backlogs

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Rust Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Development Testing, Software Testing, Data Structures, Debugging, GitHub, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Integrated Development Environments, Secure Coding, System Programming

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Basics of Robotics: Siemens
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Machine Learning With Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Scrum Master Certification: Scrum Methodologies: LearnQuest
  • Generative AI and LLMs: Architecture and Data Preparation: IBM
  • Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder

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