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      University of Colorado System

      Data Science for Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability & Statistics, AI Personalization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Anomaly Detection, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning

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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Object Localization with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      MongoDB Inc.

      MongoDB Aggregation Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, MongoDB, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Data Migration, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Machine Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Mockups, Industrial Design, Product Development, Development Testing, Product Design, 3D Modeling, Usability Testing, Computer-Aided Design, User Feedback

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      Game Development and Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Storytelling

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Migration, Disaster Recovery

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      53 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process, Experimentation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Issues in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Service Management

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Driven Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Science for Marketing: University of Colorado System
    • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
    • Object Localization with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
    • MongoDB Aggregation Framework: MongoDB Inc.
    • Prototyping: Arizona State University
    • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
    • Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending: Dartmouth College
    • Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls: SAS
    • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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