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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Space Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Infrastructure Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Spatial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Physics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interaction Design, Prototyping, A/B Testing, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Usability, Mockups, Design Research, User Research, Innovation, Creativity

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 2

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Display Devices, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Data Storage Technologies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Estructuras de datos de Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Data Storage, File Management

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Estadística y probabilidad: principios de Inferencia

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management, Automation, Business Correspondence, Customer Inquiries, Generative AI

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Microbiology

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Processamento Digital de Sinais - Amostragem

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Image Quality, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications, Mathematical Modeling

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Production Process, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Emerging Technologies, Research Reports, Case Studies

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      SkillUp

      Spring Framework for Java Development

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Security, Java, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Maven, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
    • Space Safety: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Interaction Design Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Estructuras de datos de Python: University of Michigan
    • Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission: University of Colorado System
    • Estadística y probabilidad: principios de Inferencia: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Processamento Digital de Sinais - Amostragem: Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    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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