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      Coursera Project Network

      Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Math for AI beginner part 1 Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Introducción al Desarrollo de Software

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development, Software Development, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Cloud API, Authentications, API Design, Secure Coding, Unit Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Performance Management, Software Testing, Development Testing, Database Development, Continuous Integration, Debugging

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker

      Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Amazon Web Services, Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Transaction Processing, Blockchain, Big Data, Middleware, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Data Structures, Databases, System Monitoring

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      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      R Programming for Statistics and Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Science, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Structures, Statistical Modeling, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Software Installation, Data Import/Export

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Build Tools, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Computer Programming, File Management, Mathematical Software, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Based Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Data Integration, Apache Spark, SQL, Data Science, Data Pipelines, Data Analysis, Tensorflow, Real Time Data, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Query Languages, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Apache Hadoop, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Computer Programming, Regression Analysis

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Information Privacy, Personal Injury Law, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Lawsuits, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      JavaScript Deep Dive

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Development, Scripting, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, JSON, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Software Engineering, Functional Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network: Coursera Project Network
    • Math for AI beginner part 1 Linear Algebra: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Introducción al Desarrollo de Software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI: Packt
    • Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • R Programming for Statistics and Data Science: Packt
    • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7: Dartmouth College
    • Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: Arizona State 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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