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      Pearson

      Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Introduction to Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to MATLAB Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Code Review, Matlab, LLM Application, Software Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Scripting Languages, Scalability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Software Installation, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, File Systems, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Scripting, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Inference, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Visualization

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Software Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Khalifa University

      Environmental Protection and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Hazard Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Waste Minimization

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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

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      University of the Arts London

      Creative AI: Images and Media

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Aesthetics, Creativity, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Intellectual Property, Photography

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      University of Cape Town

      Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Ancient History

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
    • Introduction to MATLAB Copilot: MathWorks
    • Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery: EDUCBA
    • Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP: EDUCBA
    • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Macquarie University
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Environmental Protection and Sustainability: Khalifa University
    • Fundamental of Reinforcement Training : Simplilearn

    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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