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      Edureka

      Natural Language Processing Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      ChatGPT for Offensive Security

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XML - Beginner Level

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Data Validation, Interoperability, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Scripting in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Software, Package and Software Management, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Access, Python Programming, File Management, Data Import/Export, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Technical Documentation, Data Structures, Data Storage, Computational Logic, Scripting

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Foundations for Data Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced Git Features

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Automation, Threat Detection, Collaborative Software, Incident Response

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Response and Recovery

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Safety and Security, Security Software, Strategic Communication, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Advanced Prompt Engineering Course

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Data Security & Information Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Threat Modeling, Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Risk Management, Data Governance, Data Encryption Standard, Data Access, Vulnerability, Security Software, Security Management, Compliance Management, Security Strategy, NIST 800-53

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      생성형 AI: 챗봇 그 이상의 가치

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      LangChain and Workflow Design Course

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Application Development, Virtual Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Jmeter training for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Software Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), DevOps, System Testing, Test Planning, Scalability, Scripting, Simulations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Natural Language Processing Essentials: Edureka
    • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec
    • XML - Beginner Level: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
    • Foundations for Data Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Advanced Git Features: Board Infinity
    • Cyber Response and Recovery: Macquarie University
    • Advanced Prompt Engineering Course: Simplilearn
    • Data Security & Information Privacy: Macquarie University
    • 생성형 AI: 챗봇 그 이상의 가치: Google Cloud

    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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