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      Packt

      Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Construction Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Application Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Human Computer Interaction, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, User Requirements Documents, Interaction Design, User Centered Design, Human Factors, System Requirements, Persona (User Experience), User Research, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Scrimba

      Open-source AI Models

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, JavaScript Frameworks, Generative AI, Application Frameworks, Data Ethics, Web Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Synthesis, Python Programming

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The History of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, European History, Political Sciences, Timelines, Innovation, Engineering Design Process

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, NumPy, Environmental Science, Jupyter, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Machine Learning, Visual Recognition and NLP

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, IBM Cloud, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Natural Language Processing, Feature Engineering, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      Build toward a degree

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Digital Circuits with VHDL Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Integrated Development Environments, Simulations

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Analytics, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch: Packt
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Open-source AI Models: Scrimba
    • Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python: The University of Chicago
    • AI Workflow: Machine Learning, Visual Recognition and NLP: IBM
    • Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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