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      Google Cloud

      Securing Google Cloud with CFT Scorecard

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Computational Thinking, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Analysis, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Differential Equations, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Der Werkzeugkasten des Data Scientist

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, Version Control, Big Data, R Programming, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Statistical Programming, Git (Version Control System), Data Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Technical Communication, Software Installation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design infographics with Prezi

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Presentations, Data Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Communication

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Customer Analytics and Insights with JUNE

      Skills you'll gain: Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Analytics, Management Reporting, Product Management, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Collection, Performance Metric

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Deep Learning Frameworks and Neural Networks Simplified

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Data Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced ML Algorithms & Unsupervised Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Practical Engineering Data Mining: Techniques and Uses

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Big Data, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create a Landing Page

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Usability, Web Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Raspberry Pi and Arduino — Go to the Next Level

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Digital Communications, Debugging, Automation Engineering, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, System Configuration, Application Development, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fudan University

      网络游戏设计与开发毕业项目

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Game Design, Application Deployment, Android (Operating System), Back-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Data Analysis Software, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Platforms, User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Securing Google Cloud with CFT Scorecard: Google Cloud
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Der Werkzeugkasten des Data Scientist: Johns Hopkins University
    • Design infographics with Prezi : Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Customer Analytics and Insights with JUNE: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Deep Learning Frameworks and Neural Networks Simplified: Simplilearn
    • Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced ML Algorithms & Unsupervised Learning: Packt
    • Practical Engineering Data Mining: Techniques and Uses: Northeastern University
    • Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create a Landing Page: 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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