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      EDUCBA

      AI with Python: Apply & Implement ML Models

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Feature Engineering, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Matplotlib, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Model Armor : sécuriser les déploiements d'IA

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Prompt Engineering, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Cyber Threats Training for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Malware Protection, SQL, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Databases, Data Security, Email Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced Accessibility for Digital Products

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Test Automation, Usability, Human Centered Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, Front-End Web Development, Software Testing, CI/CD, Semantic Web

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, No-Code Development, Data Transformation, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      631 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Building with OpenAI API

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, ChatGPT, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Generative AI, No-Code Development, LLM Application, Microsoft Power Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Email Automation, Application Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Serverless Computing, JSON, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Outlook, Email Marketing, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Variance Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage, Python Programming

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, Animations, User Flows

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Principal Component Analysis with NumPy

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Linear Algebra

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science, File Management

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI with Python: Apply & Implement ML Models: EDUCBA
    • Model Armor : sécuriser les déploiements d'IA: Google Cloud
    • Cyber Threats Training for Beginners : Simplilearn
    • Advanced Accessibility for Digital Products: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
    • Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity: Microsoft
    • Building with OpenAI API: Packt
    • Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma: University of Amsterdam
    • Hadoop Platform and Application Framework: University of California San Diego
    • Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion: Skillshare

    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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