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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Driven Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cognición encarnada

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Neurology

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Iteration Planning and PI in Scaled Agile Framework

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, OpenAI, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Management, GitHub, Technical Support, Git (Version Control System)

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation

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      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Electronic Components, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Electronics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra

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      Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Backend Development and API Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Middleware, Authentications, Cloud API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), User Story, GitHub, Development Environment, Data Validation

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Maintainability, Regression Testing, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Communication, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, People Development, Virtual Teams, Program Management, Labor Compliance, Agile Methodology, Cloud Engineering, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy

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      Coursera Project Network

      Google Data Studio - CrƩation de Tableaux de Bords Interactifs

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export

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      Packt

      The Complete LangChain & LLMs Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Development Environment, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Document Management, Application Development, Image Analysis, Front-End Web Development

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      Arizona State University

      Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Equipment Design, Production Process, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Operations, Electrical Safety, Safety Assurance, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Driven Decision Making:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cognición encarnada:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Iteration Planning and PI in Scaled Agile Framework:Ā Board Infinity
    • AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction:Ā University of Michigan
    • Data Structures and Algorithms:Ā Tsinghua University
    • Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations:Ā Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Backend Development and API Creation:Ā Packt
    • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development:Ā Board Infinity
    • Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams:Ā Advancing Women in Tech
    • Google Data Studio - CrĆ©ation de Tableaux de Bords Interactifs:Ā Coursera Project Network

    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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