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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Linear Algebra

      Build toward a degree

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Building Idiomatic Rust with Traits and Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging, Software Design Patterns

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Cloud Engineering, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Foundations for Data Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Structures, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Fundamental of Reinforcement Training

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Markov Model

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Matplotlib with Python: E-commerce Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Box Plots, E-Commerce, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Histogram, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Software Installation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Octave Machine Learning: Apply, Analyze & Build

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scripting, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, File Management, Mathematical Software

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Advanced Java Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, File Management, Data Storage

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini VEX Wrangles: Procedural Effects Guide

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Linear Algebra, Animations, Programming Principles, Scripting, Simulations, User Interface (UI), Scripting Languages, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Model, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Everyday Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building Idiomatic Rust with Traits and Collections: Packt
    • Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Foundations for Data Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Fundamental of Reinforcement Training : Simplilearn
    • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Matplotlib with Python: E-commerce Data Visualization: EDUCBA
    • Octave Machine Learning: Apply, Analyze & Build: EDUCBA
    • Advanced Java Programming: EDUCBA

    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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