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      IBM

      Build RAG Applications: Get Started

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Application Frameworks, Jupyter

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      HTML and CSS: Building a Single-Page Website

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development

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      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Quality, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Jupyter, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Business Operations, Data Cleansing, Product Lifecycle Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Transformation, Operational Analysis, Verification And Validation, Project Management

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Assurance, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Water Resources, Telecommunications, Risk Control

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      New York University

      Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Machine Learning, Estimation

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      LearnKartS

      Docker Certified Associate (DCA)

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Microservices, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Linux Administration, Software Architecture, Security Controls, Network Model, Development Environment, Data Storage Technologies, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Virtualization, Data Management, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration

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      Edureka

      Advanced Microsoft Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Microsoft Power Platform, Performance Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Integration

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Performance Tuning

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      Unilever

      Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Visualization, Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Risk Management, Problem Solving

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      Yale University

      Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Anthropology, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics, Music

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      University of Houston

      Math behind Moneyball

      Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Game Theory, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Business Mathematics, Simulations, Probability

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      L&T EduTech

      Fire and Life Safety Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Safety Training, Hydraulics, Construction Inspection, Plumbing, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Electrical Systems, Engineering Drawings, System Requirements, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Facility Management and Maintenance, Structural Analysis, Threat Detection

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Build RAG Applications: Get Started: IBM
    • HTML and CSS: Building a Single-Page Website: Coursera Project Network
    • Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
    • Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta : Universitat de Barcelona
    • Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
    • Docker Certified Associate (DCA): LearnKartS
    • Advanced Microsoft Power BI: Edureka
    • Introduction to Deep Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain: Unilever
    • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University

    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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