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      Packt

      Intermediate Projects and Advanced UiPath Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Robotic Process Automation, Transaction Processing, Debugging, Human Resources Software, Business Process Automation, Test Automation, Automation, Workflow Management, Data Entry, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Optimiza el desarrollo de apps con Gemini Code Assist

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Debugging, Code Review, Software Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, Application Development, Maintainability, Technical Documentation, Software Testing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Using GenAI in Modern Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Application Development, Code Review, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Data Analytics for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Storage, Big Data, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Quality, SQL, Organizational Structure, Cloud Computing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Natural Language Processing with Attention Models

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Application Deployment, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis

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      EDUCBA

      Python Case Study - Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Python Programming, Scripting, Algorithms, Data Integrity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Configure Gemini Code Assist for Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Information Technology Operations, Generative AI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Generative AI and Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Application Deployment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Master Unity GUI: Design, Animate & Script Menus

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Pro Styles & Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Style Guides, Automation, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Typography, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Application Deployment, Deep Learning, Cloud Hosting, Restful API

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Intermediate Projects and Advanced UiPath Concepts: Packt
    • Optimiza el desarrollo de apps con Gemini Code Assist: Google Cloud
    • Using GenAI in Modern Software Development: SkillUp
    • Introduction to Data Analytics for Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Natural Language Processing with Attention Models: DeepLearning.AI
    • MLOps | Machine Learning Operations: Duke University
    • Python Case Study - Cryptography: EDUCBA
    • Configure Gemini Code Assist for Organizations: Google Cloud
    • Generative AI and Large Language Models: Coursera
    • Master Unity GUI: Design, Animate & Script Menus: EDUCBA

    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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