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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mastering Software Development in R Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Package and Software Management, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Technical Review, Software Testing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Open-source AI Models

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Open Source Technology, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tufts University

      Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Test Planning, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Sample Size Determination, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Searching for the Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Social Studies, Economic Development, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Laws, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Culture, Sociology, Public Policies, Economics, Policy Development, Governance

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      27 reviews

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      Universidad Austral

      Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Big Data, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms

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      25 reviews

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Construction Management Project Delivery Methods & Contracts

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Risk Management, Commercial Construction, Construction Engineering, Project Implementation, Project Controls, Project Coordination, Scheduling

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      13 reviews

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      University of Leeds

      Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Research, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Physics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, Technical Documentation, Literacy, Language Learning, Engineering, Science and Research

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      Coursera Project Network

      Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis, Problem Management, Design Thinking, Discussion Facilitation, Business Process Management, Editing

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Engineering

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      11 reviews

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      Scrimba

      Intro to Claude AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling

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      École Polytechnique

      Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Radiology, Physics, Medical Imaging, General Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Radiation Protection, Physical Science, Science and Research, Research, Radiography, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mastering Software Development in R Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
    • Open-source AI Models: Scrimba
    • Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel: Tufts University
    • Searching for the Grand Paris: Sciences Po
    • Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural: Universidad Austral
    • Construction Management Project Delivery Methods & Contracts: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds
    • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2: The University of Tokyo
    • Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes

    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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