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      University of Michigan

      Inferential Statistical Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming, Matplotlib, NumPy

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Software Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Visualization, Solution Architecture, Software Systems, Software Development, Software Documentation, Service Oriented Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Enterprise Architecture, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Scalability, Databases

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ordered Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Systems, Database Theory, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      920 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Presentations, Analytical Skills, Portfolio Management, Business Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      690 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Pathology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Neurology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Urology, Gynecology, Anatomy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Respiration, Orthopedics, Vital Signs, Electocardiography, Biology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Information Management, Physical Therapy

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning in the Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Data Management, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Cloud Computing, Continuous Monitoring

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Gerontology, Mental Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Hospice, Medication Administration, Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Medical Prescription, Health Care, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Algae

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness, Positivity, Goal Setting, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Cognitive flexibility

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      University of Michigan

      Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      FinTech Foundations and Overview

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Services, Banking Services, Banking, Mobile Banking, Analytics, Emerging Technologies, Finance, Payment Systems, Blockchain, Consumer Lending, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Big Data, Digital Assets, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      AI for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud Applications, OpenAI, HTML and CSS, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Cloud Hosting, Generative AI, Web Development, GitHub, Cloud Security, Front-End Web Development, Version Control, Data Ethics, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Inferential Statistical Analysis with Python: University of Michigan
    • Software Architecture: University of Alberta
    • Ordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Machine Learning in the Enterprise: Google Cloud
    • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
    • Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: 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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