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      Coursera Project Network

      Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Graphical Tools, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Inference, Probability, Variance Analysis, Estimation

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Electrónica en cápsulas

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, Computational Logic, System Design and Implementation, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Causal Inference 2

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Research Design

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Apache Spark, Database Management, Data Integration, Dataflow, SQL, Data Pipelines, Metadata Management, Data Management, Real Time Data, Tensorflow, Data Science, Command-Line Interface, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud-Based Integration, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Machine Learning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

      Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Code Review, Debugging, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Computer Programming

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      ANOVA and Experimental Design

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas, Construction Inspection, Construction, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Standards, Mechanical Design, Materials science, Engineering Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Analysis: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp
    • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Electrónica en cápsulas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Causal Inference 2: Columbia University
    • Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
    • Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs: Google Cloud
    • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM
    • ANOVA and Experimental Design: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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