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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, Computer Science, Brainstorming

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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introdução à Ciência e Engenharia de Dados

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Processing, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Databases, Machine Learning Methods

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Global Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management

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      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, UI Components, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Data Validation

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Modeling with Power BI: Advanced DAX Calculations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Analysis, Financial Data, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Nanjing University

      理解马克思

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Sociology, Economic Development, Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Brainstorming, Ideation, Product Design, Project Design, Design Thinking, Workflow Management, User Centered Design, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Innovation

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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Big Data, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Scalability

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      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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      Universidad de los Andes

      Analítica financiera​

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Technical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Risk Management, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-B)

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Low Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, High Voltage, HVAC, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Construction, Civil Engineering, Safety Standards, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations

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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
    • Introdução à Ciência e Engenharia de Dados: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • JavaScript Essentials For Beginners : Coursera Project Network
    • Data Modeling with Power BI: Advanced DAX Calculations : Coursera Project Network
    • 理解马克思: Nanjing University
    • Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Mining Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
    • More Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
    • Analítica financiera​: Universidad de los Andes

    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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