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      Coursera Project Network

      TypeScript Variables and Data Types

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Web Language

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Big Data, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Network Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Scalability

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Data Validation, Data Processing, Data Ethics, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Transformation, JSON, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Unstructured Data, Application Programming Interface (API), Text Mining

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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Productivity and Systems Development

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Process Design, Information Systems, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Slides

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, LLM Application, Generative AI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Knowledge Graphs for RAG

      Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Query Languages, Data Storage, Semantic Web, Unstructured Data, Graph Theory, Text Mining

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SAS

      Predictive Modeling with Logistic Regression using SAS

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Big Data, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Advanced Analytics, Feature Engineering, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn About JSON with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, NoSQL, Cloud API, Javascript, Data Store, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Software Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      CertNexus

      Address Business Issues with Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Project Design, Business, Data Science, Business Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Exploratorium

      Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Course Development, Creativity, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Sheets, Prompt Engineering, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Spreadsheet Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • TypeScript Variables and Data Types: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Mining Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL: DeepLearning.AI
    • Productivity and Systems Development: University of California, Irvine
    • Gemini in Google Slides: Google Cloud
    • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Knowledge Graphs for RAG: DeepLearning.AI
    • Predictive Modeling with Logistic Regression using SAS : SAS
    • Learn About JSON with JavaScript: Coursera Project Network
    • Address Business Issues with Data Science : CertNexus

    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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