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      University of California, Davis

      Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Sharing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Access, Data Import/Export

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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

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Process Analysis, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Anthropology, Research Methodologies, Research, Liberal Arts, English Language, Psychology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Sociology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      SAS Programmer

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Access, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Data Integration, SQL, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Debugging

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Seeing Through Photographs

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Media and Communications, Photo Editing, Culture, Journalism, Storytelling, Research, Social Justice

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      University of Michigan

      Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Human Development, Mental Health, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Curiosity

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Software Design, Software Development, Programming Principles, Game Design, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms, Event-Driven Programming

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      University of Alberta

      Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Biology, Research, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Model Based Systems Engineering, Project Schedules, SQL, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Sustainability Reporting, New Product Development, Cost Management, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Object Oriented Design, Systems Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Process Capability, Unified Modeling Language, Data Ethics, Agile Project Management, Sampling (Statistics), Technical Management

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      University of Leeds

      Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics)

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Matplotlib, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Network Analysis, Planning, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization Software, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

    • Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach: University of Washington
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
    • SAS Programmer: SAS
    • Seeing Through Photographs: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan
    • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
    • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
    • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI

    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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