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      Universidad de los Andes

      DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Public Policies, Human Relations Movement, Governance, International Relations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Business Process, Project Implementation, Data Pipelines

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning

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      PwC

      Problem Solving with Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Management

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Exercise Science

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      University of Michigan

      Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Compassion, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Matplotlib, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Logical Reasoning

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Integral Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Making Science Reproducible - A Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Key Management, YAML

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Machine Learning in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies

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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

    • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
    • Foundations of Business Intelligence: Google
    • Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
    • Problem Solving with Excel : PwC
    • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan
    • Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics: University of Pittsburgh
    • Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis: University of Pittsburgh
    • Making Science Reproducible - A Capstone Course: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University

    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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