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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Sequences and Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Virtual Environment

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, File Systems, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Scripting, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Interoperability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Development, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Retrieval Augmented Generation

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Human Computer Interaction, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization, Semantic Web, Software Development Tools, Interactive Data Visualization, Image Analysis, Application Development, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Graph Theory

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Infographics, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

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      Arm

      Optimizing Generative AI on Arm Processors

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Application Frameworks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Algorithms, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, E-Commerce, Business Analytics, Scatter Plots, Data Processing, Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Pandas (Python Package), Image Quality, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Built Environment Sustainability Assesment

      Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Electrical Power, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Maintainability, Software Design, Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, Application Development, Data Structures, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Ancient History

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Engineering Management

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Logic and Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Computational Logic, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mastering Python Sequences and Strings: EDUCBA
    • Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP: EDUCBA
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Retrieval Augmented Generation: Packt
    • Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling: University of Pittsburgh
    • Optimizing Generative AI on Arm Processors: Arm
    • Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling: EDUCBA
    • Built Environment Sustainability Assesment : Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O: SkillUp
    • Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions: University of Cape Town

    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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