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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Collaborate and Code: GitHub with Python and Jupyter

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Jupyter, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Machine Learning and Data Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Performance Metric, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Methods, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Parallel Computing with MPI

      Skills you'll gain: C and C++

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Unsupervised Learning in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Peer Review, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Program Development, Computer Programming, Project Design, Simulations, Automation, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Information Extraction in Python

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      User Experience Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Research, User Experience, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Design Research, Interaction Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Analytics

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Computer Science, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Linux, Computer Architecture

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      Fractal Analytics

      Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Business Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Linear Algebra

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Collaborate and Code: GitHub with Python and Jupyter: Coursera
    • Machine Learning and Data Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Parallel Computing with MPI: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Applied Unsupervised Learning in Python: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Applied Information Extraction in Python: University of Michigan
    • User Experience Research and Design: University of Michigan
    • High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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