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      IBM

      Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Scripting Languages, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, Automation, Software Installation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Looker (Software), Web Scraping, Data Transformation, Box Plots, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Data Processing, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Application Deployment, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Cloud Hosting, Semantic Web, Restful API

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, MySQL, Data Store, SQL, Cloud Storage, Database Management, Data Storage, Data Lakes

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Unit Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Testability, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Development Testing, React.js, Integration Testing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Styling with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Typography, HTML and CSS, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Regression Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Master Time Series Forecasting with R: Analyze & Predict

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Analysis, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Development of Secure Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Wireless Networks, Threat Modeling, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Program Development, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Software Installation, Game Design, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
    • IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project: IBM
    • PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Pearson
    • Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
    • Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 3: Pearson
    • XHTML - Styling with CSS: EDUCBA
    • Regression Models: Johns Hopkins University
    • Master Time Series Forecasting with R: Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
    • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: EIT Digital

    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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