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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      University of Alberta

      Astro 101: Black Holes

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Generative AI for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Google Gemini, Web Development Tools, Generative AI, Databases, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Back-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Servers, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Test Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Machine Learning & MLOps Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon Web Services, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Continuous Deployment, Unsupervised Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      REST API Automation With REST Assured - Zero To Hero

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Authentications, Test Case, Eclipse (Software), Verification And Validation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Storytelling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Virtual Environment, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Harnessing LLMs: Strategy, Fine-Tuning & Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LangChain, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Application Deployment, Application Development, Technical Management, ChatGPT, Trend Analysis, Program Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Analytics, Business Strategy, Python Programming

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Product Strategy in the age of GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Flow Diagram, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Innovation, Design Thinking, Process Flow Diagrams, Ideation, New Product Development, Customer Insights, Go To Market Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Product Planning, Strategic Prioritization, AI Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Prototyping, Generative AI, Strategic Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Getting Started with Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Data Structures in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Digital Communications, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Spatial Analysis, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
    • Generative AI for Web Developers: Pearson
    • AWS: Machine Learning & MLOps Foundations: Whizlabs
    • Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau: Duke University
    • REST API Automation With REST Assured - Zero To Hero: Packt
    • Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting: Skillshare
    • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM
    • Harnessing LLMs: Strategy, Fine-Tuning & Evaluation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Product Strategy in the age of GenAI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM

    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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