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      Microsoft

      Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistical Methods, Spatial Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development using ASP.Net

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, Model View Controller, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Web Services, Web Applications, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Reports and Dashboards

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Ad Hoc Reporting, Salesforce, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Report Writing, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Analítica y ciencia de datos para negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Business Analytics, Anomaly Detection, R Programming, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Project Management Life Cycle, Databases, Business Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Science, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Big Data, Supervised Learning

      4.3
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Shell Script, Unix Commands, DevOps, Scripting, Systems Administration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      #talkmentalillness

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Telehealth, Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Visual Perception

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Dimensionality Reduction, Computer Graphics, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CertNexus

      Follow a Machine Learning Workflow

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Workflow Management, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Business Process, Machine Learning, Technical Communication, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Process Management, Project Implementation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Application Deployment

      4.8
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Java, Java Programming, File Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Writing, Writing and Editing, Research Design, Science and Research

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI in Supply Chain Forecasting and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Systems, Forecasting, Inventory and Warehousing, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Process Automation, Risk Management, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychedelic Science and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Psychology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Clinical Research, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Culture, Science and Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI: Microsoft
    • Backend Development using ASP.Net: Board Infinity
    • Reports and Dashboards: LearnKartS
    • Analítica y ciencia de datos para negocios: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Visual Perception: Columbia University
    • Follow a Machine Learning Workflow: CertNexus
    • Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files: Codio
    • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System

    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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