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      Coursera Project Network

      PySpark Foundations: Process, analyze, and summarize data

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Big Data, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), People Analytics

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Tools to Develop, Run, and Modernize .NET Workloads

      Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Cloud Development, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, C# (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Application Deployment

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Exploring the Public Cryptocurrency Datasets Available in BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Big Data, Data Validation, Query Languages, Data Mining, Business Metrics

      Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Vanderbilt University

      Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Decision Making, Team Management, Resource Allocation, Generative AI, Qualitative Research, Prompt Engineering, Analysis, Communication, Project Management, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unstructured Data, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Python for Non-Data Role

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Data Literacy, Data Structures, Data Manipulation

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Integration Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, ASP.NET, Secure Coding, Data Store, Enterprise Architecture, Distributed Computing, Systems Integration, Authorization (Computing), Database Development, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Transaction Processing

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Image Classification on Autopilot with AWS AutoGluon

      Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Dialogflow CX: Managing Environments

      Skills you'll gain: Release Management, Virtual Environment, Configuration Management, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Google Cloud Platform

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      R 프로그래밍

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Debugging, Software Installation, Simulations, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      BigQuery Machine Learning using Soccer Data

      Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      تطوير الويب الكامل

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Django (Web Framework), Web Development, MySQL, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Computing, Databases, Software Architecture, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Copilot Power Apps for Beginners: Create an Expense Tracker

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, Application Development, Development Environment, Data Structures, Database Application, User Interface (UI), Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • PySpark Foundations: Process, analyze, and summarize data: Coursera Project Network
    • AWS Tools to Develop, Run, and Modernize .NET Workloads: Amazon Web Services
    • Exploring the Public Cryptocurrency Datasets Available in BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI): Vanderbilt University
    • Use Python for Non-Data Role: Coursera Project Network
    • .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS: Packt
    • Image Classification on Autopilot with AWS AutoGluon: Coursera Project Network
    • Dialogflow CX: Managing Environments: Google Cloud
    • R 프로그래밍: Johns Hopkins University
    • BigQuery Machine Learning using Soccer Data: Google Cloud

    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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