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      Packt

      Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Finance, Investment Management, Financial Market, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Jupyter, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Risk Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Computer Programming, Matplotlib

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Data Validation, User Interface (UI), Web Development

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Impresión 3D

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Data Import/Export, Manufacturing Operations, Prototyping, Design Software, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Meaningful Predictive Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Data Validation, Predictive Analytics, Verification And Validation, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Text Mining, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Meta

      Working with Data in iOS

      Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Restful API, JSON, Swift Programming, API Design, Mobile Development, Database Application, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Storage, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming, Application Development, Software Development, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      파이썬 단기집중과정

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Automation, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Problem Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Quantifying Relationships with Regression Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      中國人文經典導讀

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Culture, Political Sciences, World History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Anthropology, Water Resources

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Six Sigma for Process Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Project Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA)

      Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Application Servers, Middleware, Enterprise Architecture, Server Side, Transaction Processing, Business Logic

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics: Packt
    • JavaScript Essentials For Beginners : Coursera Project Network
    • Impresión 3D: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Meaningful Predictive Modeling: University of California San Diego
    • Working with Data in iOS: Meta
    • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
    • 파이썬 단기집중과정: Google
    • Quantifying Relationships with Regression Models: Johns Hopkins University
    • 中國人文經典導讀: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner: Coursera Project Network

    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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