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      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, Machine Learning Software, Continuous Deployment, Machine Learning, Continuous Integration, Continuous Monitoring, Automation, Software Development Methodologies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundraising and Development Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Proposal Writing, Campaign Management, Business Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Databases, Authorization (Computing), Database Systems, Authentications

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Spatial Data Analysis, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Land Management, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Data Capture, Data Storage

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Persuasive Communication, Community Development, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability, Civil Engineering, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science

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      252 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Computer Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Litigation Support, Network Security, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, System Configuration

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      332 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Financial Trading, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Market Data, Financial Market, Deep Learning, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Stress Management

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      418 reviews

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage, Product Improvement, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Product Design, Environmental Science, Public Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Monitoring, Spreadsheet Software, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Pollution Prevention

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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Development of Secure Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Networking, Computer Programming, System Requirements, Software Engineering, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Cybersécurité Google

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Hardening, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Debugging, Cybersecurity, SQL

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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

    • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps): Getting Started: Google Cloud
    • Fundraising and Development Foundations: University of California, Davis
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production: Google Cloud
    • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computer Forensics: Infosec
    • Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance: New York Institute of Finance
    • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh
    • Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products: University of Michigan

    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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