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      Packt

      Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data Structures in C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Security, System Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Automation, AI Personalization, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Coordinating, Prioritization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

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      Illinois Tech

      Fundamentals of Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Version Control, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, GitHub, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Infrastructure Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Application Programming Interface (API), Animations

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Feasibility Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Implementation, Market Opportunities, Project Design, Solution Design, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Electrical Systems, Pathology, Behavior Management, Medical Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Frontières en tous genres

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Sciences, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, World History

      4.4
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Electrical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard, Design Software

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Capstone (React App)

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, GitHub, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Version Control, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Application Development, User Flows, Data Store, Development Environment, SQL

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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Version Control, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau: Packt
    • Data Structures in C: University of Michigan
    • Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI: DeepLearning.AI
    • Fundamentals of Web Development: Illinois Tech
    • Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan: INSEAD
    • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
    • Frontières en tous genres: University of Geneva
    • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
    • Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: 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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