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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Functional Design, Data Structures, Algorithms

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Logic and Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Interoperability, Software Development, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Big Data, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Python Programming, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Relational Databases, Databases, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Application Development, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Stock Management System

      Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Management, Java, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      The R Programming Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, R Programming, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Program Development, Data Manipulation, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Blood Donor Management System

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IntelliJ IDEA, Software Design, Software Development, Program Development, Java, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Systems Development, UI Components, Usability, Debugging, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UiPath

      UiPath Automation Developer Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Structures, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Information Architecture, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Verification And Validation, File Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python Scripting Training

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Program Development, Maintainability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, Virtual Environment

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      EDUCBA

      Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Validation, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Business Logic, Django (Web Framework), Data Structures, User Interface (UI), Customer Data Management, Program Development, Web Applications, Development Environment, Data Store, Maintainability, Web Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Entry, Command-Line Interface, Record Keeping

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

    • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
    • Mastering Python Logic and Data Structures: EDUCBA
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 5: Pearson
    • IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Stock Management System: EDUCBA
    • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
    • IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Blood Donor Management System: EDUCBA
    • UiPath Automation Developer Associate: UiPath
    • XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College: EDUCBA

    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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