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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      3.9
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Aeronautics

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Telecommunications, Structural Analysis, Digital Transformation, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technology Strategies, Computer Networking, Conceptual Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Data Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      481 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Statistical Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning

      4.6
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      369 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Practical Python for AI Coding 1

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Jupyter, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Data Manipulation

      4.6
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EC-Council

      Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Contemporary Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Respiration, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Peer Review, Data Collection, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

      4.6
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, File Management, Data Import/Export, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Essentials of Sensory Science

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Product Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Experience, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Target Market, Quality Assessment, Human Factors, Marketing Psychology, Anatomy, Quantitative Research, Product Development, Data Collection, Psychology, Biology

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      AI Agents: From Prompts to Multi-Agent Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Automation, Algorithms, Human Factors

      4.7
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Mining Pipeline: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digitalisation in Aeronautics: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis: Coursera Project Network
    • Practical Python for AI Coding 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
    • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
    • Healthcare Analytics Essentials : Northeastern University
    • Programming with Java: Amazon
    • Essentials of Sensory Science: University of California, Davis

    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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