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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Framework for Data Collection and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data, Statistical Methods

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      766 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Ggplot2, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Data Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Database systems

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Information Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Analytics, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Store

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      685 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask

      Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming

      4.5
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      552 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Performance Metric

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export, File Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      712 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Research Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Science and Research, Data Collection, Focus Group, Business Research, Market Research, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      546 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Continuous Delivery & DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Support, System Testing, Software Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Mind and Machine

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Human Development, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Factors, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, Machine Learning Software, Continuous Deployment, Machine Learning, Continuous Integration, Continuous Monitoring, Automation, Software Development Methodologies

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      466 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Building Web Applications in Django

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, SQL, Model View Controller, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Data Modeling, Application Security, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Design Patterns, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      780 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Framework for Data Collection and Analysis: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Google Data Analytics: Google
    • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask: Coursera Project Network
    • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
    • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
    • Research Methodologies: Queen Mary University of London
    • Continuous Delivery & DevOps : University of Virginia
    • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started: 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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