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    • P

      Packt

      Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python

      Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Debugging

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using probability distributions for real world problems in R

      Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Visualization, Statistics, Data Visualization, R Programming, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Indian Institute of Science

      Fundamentals of Sensors

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductors, Medical Equipment and Technology, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Laboratory Experience, Embedded Systems, Laboratory Testing, Electronic Components, Laboratory Equipment, Cleanliness, Manufacturing Processes, 3D Modeling, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Introducción a R

      Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Software Installation, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gobierno Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Data Sharing, Public Administration, Governance, Public Key Infrastructure, Self Service Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Diabetes Disease Detection with XG-Boost and Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Deep Learning, Python Programming

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      American Psychological Association

      Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Data Literacy, Research Design, Research

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Michigan

      التأثير على الأشخاص

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Communication, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Business Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Research Design, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Epidemiology, Statistical Methods, Real Time Data

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Teaching, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Test Case, Programming Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Productivity and Systems Development

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Productivity Software, Systems Development, Agile Methodology, Presentations, Project Risk Management, Information Systems, Computer Systems, Workflow Management, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Physics

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python: Packt
    • Using probability distributions for real world problems in R: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Sensors: Indian Institute of Science
    • Introducción a R: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Gobierno Digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Diabetes Disease Detection with XG-Boost and Neural Networks: Coursera Project Network
    • Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • التأثير على الأشخاص: University of Michigan
    • Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University
    • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego

    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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