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      Stanford University

      Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta iOS Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Javascript

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Linear Algebra for Machine Learning & AI

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Probability and Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Serverless Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Apache Spark, Looker (Software), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Jupyter, SQL, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Prepare Data for Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

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      Vanderbilt University

      MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Dimensionality Reduction, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Computer Programming, Histogram, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Scripting, Debugging, Mathematical Software

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics, Business Analytics

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management

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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Willingness To Learn, Adaptability, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Problem Solving

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Prompting Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, Graphing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
    • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
    • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
    • Linear Algebra for Machine Learning & AI: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Probability and Statistics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP: Google Cloud
    • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
    • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
    • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
    • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt 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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