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      Imperial College London

      Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      ISTQB Foundation Level Software Testing Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Test Planning, Configuration Management, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Software Configuration Management, Test Execution Engine, Integration Testing, Code Review, Software Technical Review, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Regression Testing, Application Lifecycle Management, Unit Testing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      LangChain Chat with Your Data

      Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Semantic Web, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Document Management

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      Packt

      PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Dimensionality Reduction, Text Mining, Network Model, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Regression Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Software Installation

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      iOS App Development Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming

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      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Markov Model, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Probability, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Engineering Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Humanidades digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Liberal Arts, Art History, Ancient History, Research, Informatics, Open Source Technology, Data Ethics, Computer Science, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Database Systems, Anthropology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Machine Learning Using SAS Viya

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, SAS (Software), Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Cleansing, Predictive Analytics, No-Code Development, Statistical Programming, Performance Tuning

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      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to advanced tomography

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Medical Imaging, 3D Modeling, Image Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Python Programming, Applied Mathematics

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, SAS (Software), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Validation, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
    • ISTQB Foundation Level Software Testing Certification Prep: Board Infinity
    • LangChain Chat with Your Data: DeepLearning.AI
    • PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge: Packt
    • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
    • Introduction to Linear Algebra: The University of Sydney
    • Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Humanidades digitales: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Machine Learning Using SAS Viya: SAS
    • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: 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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