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      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests)

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

      4.4
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Building Products at Global Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Technical Management, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Program Management, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Amazon Web Services, Leadership Studies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introdução à Ciência e Engenharia de Dados

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Processing, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Databases, Machine Learning Methods

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Displays

      Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Technical Design, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Technology Solutions, Engineering Calculations, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Resource and Enterprise Management in Primavera P6

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Capacity Planning, Resource Utilization, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Project Controls, Cost Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Performance Metric, Work Breakdown Structure, Budget Management, Expense Management, Change Control, Data Import/Export

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, TCP/IP, Display Devices, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, USB, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Arctic Meltdown

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Science, Cultural Diversity, Geographic Information Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Social Studies, Water Resources, Strategic Thinking, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cognición encarnada

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Neurology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Design, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Code Review, System Programming, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Linux, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Debugging

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Peer Review, Timelines, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Modeling, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Pharmacology

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests): Coursera Project Network
    • Building Products at Global Scale: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Introdução à Ciência e Engenharia de Dados: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Displays: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Resource and Enterprise Management in Primavera P6: Packt
    • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies: Packt
    • Arctic Meltdown: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cognición encarnada: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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