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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Business intelligence and data warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, MySQL, Business Analytics, Apache Hadoop, Star Schema, Unstructured Data, Database Design, SQL, Data Transformation

      3.9
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced Data Analysis with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Personalization, Analytical Skills, Technical Communication, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Cloud-Based Integration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to make invitations using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Edureka

      Mastering Power BI for Data Analytics & Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Snowflake Schema, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Microsoft SQL Servers, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Inventory Management System, Transact-SQL, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Front-End Development Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Mockups, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Figma (Design Software), Web Design, UI Components, Application Deployment, Web Analytics and SEO, Databases, Software Development, GitHub

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Royal Holloway, University of London

      Cybercrime

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Culture, Investigation, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Box Office Data with Seaborn and Python

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, Plotly, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Jupyter, Cloud Applications, Statistical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm

      4.8
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Explainable AI: Scene Classification and GradCam Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Python Programming, Interactive Data Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Lawsuits

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Media and Communications, Teaching, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Business intelligence and data warehousing: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Advanced Data Analysis with ChatGPT: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase: Coursera Project Network
    • How to make invitations using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Power BI for Data Analytics & Storytelling: Edureka
    • Front-End Development Capstone Project: IBM
    • Cybercrime: Royal Holloway, University of London
    • Analyze Box Office Data with Seaborn and Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
    • Explainable AI: Scene Classification and GradCam Visualization : 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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