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      Packt

      Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Advanced Python Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Databases

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Prototyping, Agile Product Development, LLM Application, Cloud Applications, Application Development, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), SQL

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Spring Boot, Restful API, Software Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Integration Testing, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Data Store, Application Security

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Master Oracle SQL Developer for Databases & Tables

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Databases, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Introduction to Detection and Incident Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Document Management, NIST 800-53

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Case Study on XYZ Bank

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, User Experience Design, Browser Compatibility, User Interface (UI), Semantic Web, Javascript, Web Design, Debugging, UI/UX Strategy, Web Applications, Usability Testing, Web Development

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Docs - Deutsch

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, Productivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Applied Python Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Snowflake Schema, Data Storytelling, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plotly, Data Pipelines, Matplotlib, Kubernetes, Dashboard, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Database Management, Software Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Flows, Persona Development, Scalability

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, File Management, Software Documentation

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Advanced Python Topics: Packt
    • Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit: DeepLearning.AI
    • Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System: EDUCBA
    • Master Oracle SQL Developer for Databases & Tables: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Detection and Incident Response: Google
    • XHTML Practical - Case Study on XYZ Bank: EDUCBA
    • Gemini in Google Docs - Deutsch: Google Cloud
    • Applied Python Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI

    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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