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      University of Michigan

      Python for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Processing, Data Store, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, JSON, Database Design, SQL, Network Protocols, Databases, Web Services, Restful API, Data Modeling, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Systems, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Data Wrangling, Apache Hive, Data Collection, Data Mart, Data Science, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Crash Course on Python

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Generative AI, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      48K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Data Analysis with R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R (Software), R Programming, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Package and Software Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Web Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Database Administration, Unit Testing, MySQL, Debugging, Web Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Science of Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science: Foundations using R

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Chemistry, Physiology, Physics, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      784 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Database Design, MySQL, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Star Schema, Interactive Data Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Data Analytics: IBM
    • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Crash Course on Python: Google
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
    • Data Analysis with R Programming: Google
    • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
    • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Science: Foundations using R: Johns Hopkins 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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