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      EDUCBA

      XML Practical - Schemas

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Data Validation, Document Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Cyber Incident Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Disaster Recovery

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      New York University

      Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Documentation, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      .NET FullStack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, ASP.NET, HTML and CSS, Restful API, .NET Framework, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Web Services, Web Design and Development, Javascript, React.js, Development Environment, Software Development, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Journalism, Rehabilitation, Mental Health Therapies

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

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      Pearson

      Test-Driven Development for JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unit Testing, TypeScript, Angular, Test Case, Software Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Testability, Development Testing, Code Coverage, Integration Testing, Javascript, Node.JS, Debugging, Mockups, Simulations

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Computer Programming, Regression Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XML Practical - Document Object Model

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Javascript, Document Management, Scripting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Computer Science, LinkedIn, Talent Sourcing, Technology Strategies, Recruitment, Adaptability, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Branding, Continuous Improvement Process, Software Development, Data Analysis Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Creating Responsive Websites for Any Device

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • XML Practical - Schemas: EDUCBA
    • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
    • Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: New York University
    • Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners: Coursera Instructor Network
    • .NET FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
    • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Pearson
    • Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: Arizona State University
    • XML Practical - Document Object Model: EDUCBA
    • Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles: Coursera Instructor Network

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