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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning

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      574 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Generative AI for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Google Gemini, Web Development Tools, Generative AI, Databases, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Back-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Servers, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Test Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XML Foundations and Styling for Modern Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Data Validation, Data Mapping, Verification And Validation, Data Sharing, Javascript, Document Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Technical Documentation, Interoperability, Maintainability, Data Integrity, Information Architecture, Software Documentation, Data Management, Scripting, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Ciencia de datos​

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      535 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      SAS Programmer

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, SAS (Software), Data Access, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Programming, Data Processing, Data Integration, SQL, Data Presentation, Debugging

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      JavaScript Essentials: From Basics to DOM

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Scripting, Data Validation, Programming Principles, Development Environment

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      726 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Developing and Deploying Web Applications with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Apache, Web Development, Web Scraping, Web Services, Web Applications, Python Programming, Web Servers, Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), General Networking, Servers, User Interface (UI)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Plotly, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Power BI, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Data Processing

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Interactive, Geospatial & Narrative Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Seaborn, Infographics, Heat Maps, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Data Mapping, Network Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Scrum Master Training

      Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Waterfall Methodology, Team Oriented, Project Estimation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Core Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, File Management

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • Generative AI for Web Developers: Pearson
    • XML Foundations and Styling for Modern Web Developers: EDUCBA
    • Ciencia de datos​: Universidad de los Andes
    • SAS Programmer: SAS
    • JavaScript Essentials: From Basics to DOM: Packt
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • Developing and Deploying Web Applications with Python: EDUCBA
    • AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights: Microsoft
    • Interactive, Geospatial & Narrative Data Visualization: University of Pittsburgh

    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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