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      Universidad Austral

      Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Analysis, Big Data, Unstructured Data, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Open Source Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, File Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Human Machine Interfaces, Scalability, Application Security, Information Privacy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Databricks

      Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Databricks, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Probability, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Markov Model, Statistics, Simulations, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Statistical Inference

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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Javascript

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation)

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Integration Testing, User Interface (UI), Service Management

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Data for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Quality, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Mining

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Hardware Architecture, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Application Security, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Optimization for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Graphing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Migration, Disaster Recovery

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural: Universidad Austral
    • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
    • Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists: Databricks
    • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM
    • Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation): University of Colorado System
    • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University
    • Data for Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • 计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接: Nanjing 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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