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      EDUCBA

      Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Scripting Languages, Scalability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Software, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Data Management and Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Accrual Accounting, Infographics, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Data Collection, Bookkeeping, Business Analytics, Income Statement, Accounting, Business Analysis, Business Valuation, Data Quality, Analytics, Asset Management, Data Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Programming with CSS, Javascript and HTML

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Server Side, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

      Introduction to Computer Organization

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build Fast Websites with Astro

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, UI Components, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Content Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Routing Protocols, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Logistic Regression with R: Build & Predict

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Feature Engineering, Statistical Modeling, Risk Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Performance Measurement, Credit Risk, Dimensionality Reduction

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Julia Scientific Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Data Applications and Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Web Scraping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Shiny (R Package), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Collection, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Python Development

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Linear Algebra

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery: EDUCBA
    • Business Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Blockchain: University at Buffalo
    • Programming with CSS, Javascript and HTML: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Introduction to Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
    • Build Fast Websites with Astro: Scrimba
    • Logistic Regression with R: Build & Predict: EDUCBA
    • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
    • Advanced Data Applications and Integration: Microsoft
    • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft

    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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