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      University of Pittsburgh

      Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Datamaps, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Application Engineering and Development Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Application Development, UI Components

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Fundamental of Reinforcement Training

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Markov Model

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), MySQL, Collaborative Software, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Access, Jupyter

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Software Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Project on Recommendation Engine - Book Recommender

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Integration, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Maintainability, Software Design, Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, Application Development, Data Structures, Data Validation, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      React Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Development Environment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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      Simplilearn

      Python Programming Essentials Training

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Logic and Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Computational Logic, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python Scripting Training

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Maintainability, Software Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Software Installation, Integrated Development Environments

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling: University of Pittsburgh
    • Application Engineering and Development Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Fundamental of Reinforcement Training : Simplilearn
    • Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks: Coursera
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Project on Recommendation Engine - Book Recommender: EDUCBA
    • Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O: SkillUp
    • React Basics: Meta
    • Python Programming Essentials Training: Simplilearn
    • Mastering Python Logic and Data Structures: EDUCBA

    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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