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      Simplilearn

      GenAI for Code Migration Tasks Training

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Migration, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Maintainability, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Kubernetes, Software Versioning, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Python Programming, File Management, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Structures, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Research, Mobile Development, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Research Design, Prototyping, Research Methodologies, Wireframing, Information Privacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Visualization with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Shiny (R Package), R Programming, Leaflet (Software), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Data Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Histogram, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Python Basics and Core Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Style Guides

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, E-Commerce, Business Analytics, Scatter Plots, Data Processing, Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Pandas (Python Package), Image Quality, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Machine Learning for All

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Data Collection, Software Testing

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Technology Strategies

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Programming with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Scripting, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Program Development, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Software Development, Programming Principles, Software Design, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Animation and Game Design, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Machine Learning Pipelines with Azure ML Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Azure, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Application Deployment

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • GenAI for Code Migration Tasks Training: Simplilearn
    • Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries: University of Michigan
    • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
    • Data Visualization with R: IBM
    • Python Basics and Core Concepts: Packt
    • Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling: EDUCBA
    • Machine Learning for All: University of London
    • Blockchain: University at Buffalo
    • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • Programming with JavaScript: Meta

    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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