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      LearnQuest

      Java Testing

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Testability, Test Case, Software Testing, Eclipse (Software), Test Data, Development Testing, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Integrated Development Environments, Java, Test Tools

      3.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Electrical Power Generation - An Industrial Outlook

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Energy and Utilities, Plant Operations and Management, Electrical Equipment, Three-Phase, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea diseños y prototipos de alta fidelidad en Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Mockups, Collaborative Software, Web Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design

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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      TypeScript Variables and Data Types

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Web Language

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Sit Less, Get Active

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Smart Goals, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Community Health, Self-Motivation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Artificial Intelligence in Social Media Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Analytics, Unstructured Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Unsupervised Learning, Semantic Web, Data Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Physiology, Medical Terminology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      990 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to DevSecOps

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Process Improvement, Software Development, IT Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology

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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Looker

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Google Gemini, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Data Integration, Business Reporting, Self Service Technologies, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Medical Imaging, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Network Architecture

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Electrónica Básica y Circuitos Integrados Lineales

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Materials science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 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 Testing: LearnQuest
    • Electrical Power Generation - An Industrial Outlook: L&T EduTech
    • Crea diseños y prototipos de alta fidelidad en Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • TypeScript Variables and Data Types: Coursera Project Network
    • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
    • Artificial Intelligence in Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy: University of Michigan
    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to DevSecOps: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Looker: Google Cloud

    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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