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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      Coursera Project Network

      Machine Learning for Kyphosis Disease Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Random Forest Algorithm, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Electrical Characterization: Diodes

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Ciencia de datos energéticos

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Data Modeling, Python Programming, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Regression Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Mécanique Lagrangienne

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidad Austral

      Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Jupyter, Application Lifecycle Management, Pandas (Python Package), Systems Architecture, Analysis, Deep Learning, Application Development, Python Programming

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Community Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Supply And Demand, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Production Process, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Recruitment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Environmental Issue, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Technology Solutions, European History, Economics, Public Policies, Governance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning with TensorFlow on Google Cloud em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Tensorflow, Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Strategy, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Dataflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Sustainable Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Civil Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Project Design, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Construction, Private Equity, Project Management, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Stakeholder Engagement, Capital Markets, Innovation, International Finance, Environmental Policy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Governance and Risk Management Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, IT Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Accountability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Machine Learning for Kyphosis Disease Classification: Coursera Project Network
    • Electrical Characterization: Diodes: Arizona State University
    • Ciencia de datos energéticos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Mécanique Lagrangienne: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural: Universidad Austral
    • Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
    • Machine Learning with TensorFlow on Google Cloud em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Sustainable Infrastructure: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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    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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