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      Vanderbilt University

      Data Management for Clinical Research

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Data Management, Data Collection, Case Report Forms, Data Sharing, Health Informatics, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Data Modeling, Business Process Management, Database Management Systems, Databases, Dashboard, SQL, Star Schema, Performance Measurement, Data Governance, Oracle Databases, Data Integration, MicroStrategy, Data Visualization Software

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Problem Solving

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      University of Michigan

      Model Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics

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      University at Buffalo

      Electric Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Sustainable Technologies, Emerging Technologies

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      Ashoka University

      Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Lifelong Learning, Resilience, Behavioral Economics, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry

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      Packt

      Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Tensorflow, Seaborn, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Big Data, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Python Features and Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Design

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Asset Management, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Web Scraping, Machine Learning, Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

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      Meta

      React Basics

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

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      IBM

      Introduction to DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development), Behavior-Driven Development, Performance Metric, Accountability, Team Oriented, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Management for Clinical Research: Vanderbilt University
    • Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence: University of Colorado System
    • Everyday Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
    • Electric Power Systems: University at Buffalo
    • Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life: Ashoka University
    • Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python: Packt
    • Advanced Python Features and Functions: Packt
    • Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning: EDHEC Business School

    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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