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      Coursera

      Setting a Generative AI Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Customer Insights, Strategic Planning, Productivity Software, Operational Efficiency, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po)

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Literacy, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Empathy, Personal Development, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      A starter’s guide to Open Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Educational Materials, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Peer Review, Data Access, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Store, Interoperability, Metadata Management

      4.7
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Spring Framework for Java Development

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Security, Java, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Maven, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      AI for Decision Makers

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Generative AI

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Wrangling with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, NumPy, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: AI in Production

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, IBM Cloud, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, User Feedback, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Нейронные сети и глубокое обучение

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Network Architecture, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Critical Thinking

      4.1
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Instructing, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Health Assessment, Community Health, Interactive Learning, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Space Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Infrastructure Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Spatial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Physics

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Conceptual Design, Collaborative Software, User Flows, Persona Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Setting a Generative AI Strategy: Coursera
    • 東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po): National Taiwan University
    • A starter’s guide to Open Science: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Spring Framework for Java Development: SkillUp
    • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Data Wrangling with Python: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI Workflow: AI in Production: IBM
    • Нейронные сети и глубокое обучение: DeepLearning.AI
    • Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction: Fractal Analytics
    • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford 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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