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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ordered Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, Database Theory, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Mastering Adobe Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Design, Typography, Image Quality, Graphics Software, Color Theory

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to Blender and 3D Modeling Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Content Management, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced WordPress Development Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Ajax, Content Management Systems, Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Development, MySQL, Javascript and jQuery, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      Intermediate · 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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reproducible Research

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Technical Communication, Version Control

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Data Warehousing and Integration Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Star Schema, Data Governance, Database Design, Data Mart, SQL, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, A/B Testing, Big Data, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Dimensionality Reduction, Reinforcement Learning

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, User Accounts, MongoDB, User Experience, Wireframing, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Javascript

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-Learn

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Feature Engineering, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Redes Ecológicas

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Graph Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling

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

    • Ordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Mastering Adobe Photoshop: Skillshare
    • Introduction to Blender and 3D Modeling Techniques: Packt
    • Advanced WordPress Development Techniques: Packt
    • Master Time Series Forecasting with R: Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
    • Reproducible Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Warehousing and Integration Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning: Packt
    • Responsive Website Development and Design: University of London
    • Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-Learn: Packt

    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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