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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace Security

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      801 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

      Skills you'll gain: Courage, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Advocacy, Program Implementation, Action Oriented

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      597 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI and Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Chemical Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Laboratory Equipment, Image Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Unsupervised Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Text Mining, Data Mining, Data Science, Big Data, NumPy, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      335 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CertNexus

      CertNexus Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Collection, Deep Learning, Workflow Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Applied Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Goal Setting, Productivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Risk Control, Vulnerability, Water Resources, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      696 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Oncology, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, Treatment Planning, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Precision Medicine, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      730 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Analytics for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Data Modeling, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Predictive Analytics

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      269 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

      Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      653 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Data Management and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Financial Trading, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Market Data, Financial Market, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks

      3.9
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      375 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Google Workspace Security: Google Cloud
    • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
    • AI and Public Health: DeepLearning.AI
    • Chemical Biology: University of Geneva
    • Unsupervised Machine Learning: IBM
    • CertNexus Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner: CertNexus
    • Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Analytics for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI

    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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