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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Ingestion, Exploration & Visualization in Qlik Sense

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Meaningful Predictive Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Text Mining, Test Data, Natural Language Processing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      JavaScript Security Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming

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      Microsoft

      Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Statistical Reporting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Flows, Persona (User Experience), Qualitative Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Research Methodologies, Focus Group

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Biology, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Automation, Web Design and Development

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Designing data-intensive applications

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Databases, Systems Design, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, SQL, Apache Hadoop

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Improvement, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Process Improvement, Kanban Principles, Problem Management, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Modeling

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, SQL

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Core Java for Complete Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Java, Java Programming, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Test Case, Program Development, Authentications, Software Design, Application Security, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Software Design Patterns, Mathematical Software

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Get Started with iOS App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Debugging

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Ingestion, Exploration & Visualization in Qlik Sense: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Meaningful Predictive Modeling: University of California San Diego
    • JavaScript Security Part 1: Infosec
    • Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI: Microsoft
    • Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI: Coursera Project Network
    • Designing data-intensive applications: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer: Whizlabs

    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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