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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Making Science Reproducible - A Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Key Management, YAML

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      SQL for Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Science, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Human Factors, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Neurology, Product Testing, Physiology

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Histogram, Functional Design, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Software Engineering

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      The Data Science Profession – Student View

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Big Data

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Process Controls, Data Visualization, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Analysis Software, Data Science, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering

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

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      CertNexus

      Address Business Issues with Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Project Design, Business, Data Science, Business Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      More Applied Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Social Network Analysis, ChatGPT, Data Processing, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Probability Distribution

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Data Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Engineering Management

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

    • Making Science Reproducible - A Capstone Course: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
    • Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses: University of California, Davis
    • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • The Data Science Profession – Student View: University of London
    • Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Address Business Issues with Data Science : CertNexus
    • More Applied Data Science with Python: 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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