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      Fractal Analytics

      Introduction to Vertex AI

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Economics, Economic Development, Process Engineering, Strategic Thinking, Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

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      L&T EduTech

      Design Basics of Steel Buildings

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Construction, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep AIF-C01: AWS Certified AI Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon Web Services, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Issues in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy, Data Science, Data Security, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness

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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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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Principles of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Management and Planning, Leadership and Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Performance Appraisal, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Data Science Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Histogram, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Forecasting, Data Mining, Bayesian Statistics, Decision Tree Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning, Data Visualization

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      Arizona State University

      Electrical Characterization: Diodes

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Production Process, Process Validation, Systems Of Measurement, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

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      The University of Tokyo

      Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Community Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management

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      Microsoft

      Manage Resources in Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Command-Line Interface, Resource Management, Virtual Machines, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scripting

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistical Methods for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Combinatorics, Bayesian Network, Regression Analysis, Network Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Simulations, Probability, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, R Programming, Statistics, Analytics, Statistical Inference, Graph Theory

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to Vertex AI : Fractal Analytics
    • Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Design Basics of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
    • Exam Prep AIF-C01: AWS Certified AI Practitioner: Whizlabs
    • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
    • Principles of Management: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Introduction to Data Science Techniques: Illinois Tech
    • Electrical Characterization: Diodes: Arizona State University
    • Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia: The University of Tokyo

    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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