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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Efficient Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Science, Cloud Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Human Resources Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Training and Development, Performance Metric, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Machine Learning for All

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Data Collection

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Peer Review, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Program Development, Computer Programming, Project Design, Simulations, Automation, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      IA para el rendimiento y entrenamiento de jugadores

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, People Analytics, Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Health Technology, Competitive Analysis, Process Optimization, Coaching, Organizational Strategy, Technology Solutions, Goal Setting, Virtual Reality, Talent Recruitment, Data Collection, Physical Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Automation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Python for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

      Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, GitHub, Data Manipulation, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scripting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, AWS SageMaker, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Feature Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Database Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Tableau Software, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data Mining in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Python Programming

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      Hands-On Python Challenge: TrendWave Media

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Technical Documentation, Data Science, Version Control, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytical Skills, Data Wrangling, Project Planning, Business Analysis

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, HVAC, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Process Analysis, Environmental Science

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Forecasting, Data Processing, Machine Learning

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Efficient Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine
    • Machine Learning for All: University of London
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • IA para el rendimiento y entrenamiento de jugadores: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
    • Python for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
    • Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science: Coursera
    • Data Mining in Python: University of Michigan
    • Hands-On Python Challenge: TrendWave Media: Coursera

    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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