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      Amazon Web Services

      Developing Machine Learning Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Business Writing, Presentations, Oral Expression, Report Writing, Analysis, Grammar, Business Analysis, Communication, Business Reporting, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Management, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Research, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Matlab, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation

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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Functional Design, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Open Source Technology, Engineering Design Process, Design Specifications, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Prototyping, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Governance, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Civil Engineering, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Decision Making, Quantitative Research, Public Policies, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Economics

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Sensory Science: The Senses

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Anatomy, Human Factors, Psychology, Experimentation, Chemistry, Biology, Neurology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Manipulation with dplyr in R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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      21 reviews

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Structural Analysis, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Geometry, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, General Mathematics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Text Mining, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Deep Learning, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development, Data Manipulation, Application Lifecycle Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Algorithms, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Scalability

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Developing Machine Learning Solutions: Amazon Web Services
    • Business Case Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University
    • Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World: MathWorks
    • Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
    • C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5: Dartmouth College
    • Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Sensory Science: The Senses: University of California, Davis
    • Data Manipulation with dplyr in R: Coursera Project Network
    • Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    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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