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      University of Toronto

      Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulation and Simulation Software, Deep Learning, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Estimation, Safety Assurance, Systems Architecture, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Global Positioning Systems, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Spatial Data Analysis, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Data Science Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Plotly, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Science, Web Scraping, Data Wrangling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Pandas (Python Package), Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Collection, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, GitHub

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Python Programming, Application Deployment, Regression Analysis

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, System Design and Implementation, Markov Model, Algorithms, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Game Design, Statistical Methods, Virtual Environment, Performance Tuning, Probability Distribution

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Systems Development, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Software Development, Integrated Development Environments, Collaborative Software, Cloud Development, Web Applications, Data Ethics, Back-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams

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

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      From Excel to Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Data Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Quality, Database Design, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Geometry, Trigonometry, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Israel State and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Processing, Docker (Software), Data Analysis, Distributed Computing, Data Science, Unstructured Data, Scalability

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Applied Data Science Capstone: IBM
    • Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces: DeepLearning.AI
    • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach: University of Washington
    • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
    • Introduction to Electronics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • From Excel to Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Microsoft Data Visualization: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Calculus: The University of Sydney

    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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