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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep (NCA-GENL): NVIDIA-Certified Generative AI LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Computer Vision, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet

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      University of Florida

      The Meat We Eat

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainability Standards, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing Processes, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Artificial Intelligence and legal issues

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Civil Law

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      Duke University

      Explainable AI (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

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      The University of Sydney

      Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Visualization for Data Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Javascript: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Front-End Web Development, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Mobile Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Automated Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Tools, System Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Functional Requirement, Application Security

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Duke University

      Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Query Languages, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • The Meat We Eat: University of Florida
    • Artificial Intelligence and legal issues: Politecnico di Milano
    • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
    • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
    • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney
    • Visualization for Data Journalism: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Javascript: The Basics: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota

    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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