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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Combining and Analyzing Complex Data

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Informed Consent, Information Privacy

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Photography, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Creativity

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create User Stories in Jira

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Jira (Software), Backlogs, Issue Tracking, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Project Management

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      University of Leeds

      Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Animation with JavaScript and jQuery

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Scripting, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design

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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Test Data, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Application Development

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Graphical Tools, User Accounts

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation

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      174 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Decision Support Systems, Data Integrity

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Data Processing, Data Structures, NumPy, Programming Principles, Business Analysis, Databases, Accounting, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Combining and Analyzing Complex Data: University of Maryland, College Park
    • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera Project Network
    • Create User Stories in Jira: Coursera Project Network
    • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
    • Animation with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
    • Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model: Coursera Project Network
    • Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments: Coursera Project Network
    • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera Project Network
    • Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement: Coursera Project Network

    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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