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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Quadro de Política Ambiental e Social do BID

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity and Inclusion

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Get Started with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Analytical Skills, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Algorithms, Data Visualization

      4.8
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Back-end JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Node.JS, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Software Architecture, Web Development Tools, Microservices, CI/CD, Containerization, Agile Methodology, Responsive Web Design, Kubernetes, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Javascript, Professional Networking, Azure DevOps

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Machine Learning

      4.7
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      25K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Statistics for Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Probability, Correlation Analysis, Jupyter, Histogram

      4.5
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      441 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Feasibility Studies, Supervised Learning, Cost Estimation

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Version Control, Restful API, Unix Commands, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, GitHub, Interaction Design, Usability, Database Management, Wireframing, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Import/Export, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Technical Communication, Emerging Technologies, Unstructured Data, Innovation, Computer Vision

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Flutter (Software), Software Development Life Cycle, iOS Development, Mobile Development, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Mobile Development Tools, Apple iOS, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, React.js, Development Environment, Android Studio, AI Personalization

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Unstructured Data, Automation, Risk Management Framework, Application Development, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cloud-Native Computing, GitHub, Software Architecture, HTML and CSS, Webpack, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, Agile Methodology, Responsive Web Design, React.js, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Professional Networking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Quadro de Política Ambiental e Social do BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Get Started with Python: Google
    • IBM Back-end JavaScript Developer: IBM
    • DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer: DeepLearning.AI
    • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM
    • Generative AI for Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Meta React Native: Meta
    • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University
    • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM

    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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