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      Edureka

      GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Planning and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Product Planning, File Systems, Product Requirements, Project Planning, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Plan Execution, Machine Learning, Internet Of Things, Data Storage Technologies, Design, Data Storage, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Requirements Analysis

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      132 reviews

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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Software Testing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

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      Arizona State University

      Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML

      Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Serverless Computing, Amazon S3, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming

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      50 reviews

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Detección de objetos

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Histogram

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      Coursera Project Network

      Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Regional Sales, Sales Presentation

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      Arizona State University

      Managing Stress and Time

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Prioritization, Productivity

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Una aproximación a la química del carbono

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Manufacturing Processes

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      488 reviews

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      Unilever

      Implementing Supply Chain Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Agile Methodology, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kotter

      The Science of Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding: Edureka
    • Project Planning and Machine Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
    • Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs: Arizona State University
    • MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML: Duke University
    • Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Detección de objetos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals: Coursera Project Network
    • Managing Stress and Time: Arizona State University
    • Una aproximación a la química del carbono: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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