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      University of California San Diego

      Delivery Problem

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Practical Python for AI Coding 1

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

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      3.9
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      709 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets, Automation, Travel Arrangements

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pre-Clinical Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Drug Development, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Business Development, Content Creation, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Quality, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Jupyter, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Business Operations, Data Cleansing, Product Lifecycle Management, Machine Learning Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Test Data, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Human Computer Interaction, Social Network Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Research and Design, Digital Communications

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Network Analysis, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      400 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      How Music Can Change Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Rehabilitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Health And Wellness Coaching, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
    • Practical Python for AI Coding 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Data Mining Pipeline: University of Colorado Boulder
    • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
    • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
    • Translational Science: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth: IBM
    • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims: University of Colorado System
    • Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
    • Social Computing: 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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