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      Microsoft

      Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Jupyter, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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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

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      135 reviews

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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
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Application Security, Mobile Development, Browser Compatibility, Application Performance Management

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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

      Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Debugging, File Management

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      326 reviews

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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

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      400 reviews

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Ethics in Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Case Studies

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      EDHEC Business School

      Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Investments, Data Mining, Asset Management, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

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      233 reviews

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      Amazon

      Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, File Management, Data Import/Export, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Development

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      66 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Physical Science

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      University of Geneva

      Violences et religions

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Analysis and Visualization with Python: Microsoft
    • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims: University of Colorado System
    • Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
    • Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium: University of Minnesota
    • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games: University of Colorado System
    • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
    • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets: EDHEC Business School
    • Programming with Java: Amazon

    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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