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API Testing Using Rest Assured Test Automation Tool
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Test Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Unit Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
293 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Johns Hopkins University
Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
187 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Culture, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
147 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
SAS
Introduction to Statistical Analysis: Hypothesis Testing
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
167 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Applying Data Analytics in Marketing
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Regression Analysis, Network Analysis, Market Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Social Media, Natural Language Processing
Build toward a degree
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
187 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Practical Python for AI Coding 1
Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Jupyter, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Data Manipulation
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
307 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Vanderbilt University
Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Java Programming, File Management
4.2
Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
800 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
National Taiwan University
用 Python 做商管程式設計（一）(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))
Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Information Management, Business Logic, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Production Planning, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Decision Making
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
891 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado System
Software Design Methods and Tools
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Technical Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, JUnit, Systems Design, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development Methodologies, Dataflow, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conceptual Design
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
159 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Estimation, Electronic Systems, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Algorithms
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado System
Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting Languages, Unity Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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API Testing Using Rest Assured Test Automation Tool: Coursera Project Network
Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares: Johns Hopkins University
ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
Introduction to Statistical Analysis: Hypothesis Testing: SAS
Applying Data Analytics in Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Practical Python for AI Coding 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University
用 Python 做商管程式設計（一）(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University
Software Design Methods and Tools: University of Colorado System

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