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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Probability & Statistics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Introduction to Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Research Design, Community Health, Research Methodologies

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Science and Research, Human Computer Interaction

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Data Science, Process Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Data Processing, Workflow Management, Data Quality, Business Priorities, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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      LearnQuest

      AI for Scientific Research

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Transformation, NumPy, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

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      Coursera Project Network

      Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, X-Ray Computed Tomography

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      Scrimba

      Vibe Coding with Cursor AI

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Code Review, System Configuration, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Program Development, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Web Development

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      University of California San Diego

      Basic Data Processing and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Jupyter, JSON, Python Programming

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      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Employee Training, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Live Streaming

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Debugging

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Generative AI: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2: University of Florida
    • Introduction to Translational Science: University of Rochester
    • Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion: IBM
    • AI for Scientific Research: LearnQuest
    • Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch: Coursera Project Network
    • Vibe Coding with Cursor AI: Scrimba
    • Basic Data Processing and Visualization: University of California San Diego
    • Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook: Coursera

    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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