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      Universidad de los Andes

      Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Facial Expression Recognition with PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Data Validation

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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      파이썬 단기집중과정

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Problem Management, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.7
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Getting Started with CyberGIS

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Communication, Style Guides, Professional Development

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Chemistry, ISO 13485 Standard, Laboratory Equipment, Molecular Biology, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Electocardiography, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Electronics, Healthcare Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Mammography, Oncology, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Designing data-intensive applications

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Databases, Systems Design, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, SQL, Apache Hadoop

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application

      Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Servers, Java, Web Applications, Server Side, Data Storage, Data Sharing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Web Scraping with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Unstructured Data, Web Applications, Python Programming

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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático: Universidad de los Andes
    • Facial Expression Recognition with PyTorch : Coursera Project Network
    • Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
    • 파이썬 단기집중과정: Google
    • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
    • Designing data-intensive applications: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application: LearnQuest

    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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