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      Northeastern University

      Basic Programming in Python I

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Program Development, Data Manipulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Visualization, Semantic Web, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data Structures, JSON, Social Media, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing

      Build toward a degree

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Attitude Control with Momentum Exchange Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Simulations, Mechanics, Angular, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Calculus

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Design, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), JUnit, Java, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Systems Analysis, Conceptual Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      React avanzado

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, UI Components, Software Design Patterns, API Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Incident Management, Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Hardening, Safety and Security, Configuration Management, Identity and Access Management, Change Control

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with Javascript 1: Draw & Animate

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Animations, Debugging, Scripting Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      Four Rare Machine Learning Skills All Data Scientists Need

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Customer Retention, Technical Communication

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Art and Science of Machine Learning em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Dimensionality Reduction, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning

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      Edureka

      Power BI Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Inventory Management System, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Project Design, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Integration, SQL, Data Visualization Software

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Out of core nuclear fuel management: back end

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Energy and Utilities, Facility Management, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Safety Assurance, Engineering Calculations, Manufacturing and Production, Chemistry

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Basic Programming in Python I: Northeastern University
    • Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Attitude Control with Momentum Exchange Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt
    • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts: University of Colorado Boulder
    • React avanzado: Meta
    • Security Operations: Packt
    • Computational Thinking with Javascript 1: Draw & Animate: University of Glasgow
    • Four Rare Machine Learning Skills All Data Scientists Need: SAS
    • Art and Science of Machine Learning em Português Brasileiro: 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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