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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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      Packt

      Advanced UiPath, Orchestrator, and Mock Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Debugging, Test Automation, Configuration Management, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Performance Testing

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Building a Machine Learning Solution

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Solution Design, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Continuous Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Junos Fundamentals: JNCIA-Junos Certification Guide

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Software Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      AI Infrastructure: Introduction to AI Hypercomputer

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Infrastructure Architecture, Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      C Programming for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Design, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, Python Programming, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Java, Performance Tuning, Unix, Computer Science, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Introduction to Software Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Requirements Management, Product Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Process Development, Project Management

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Serverless Computing, Personally Identifiable Information, System Monitoring, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Real Time Data

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      Google Cloud

      Model Armor: protege las implementaciones de IA

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Large Language Modeling, Secure Coding, Prompt Engineering, Security Software, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, API Design, Cloud API, System Configuration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini Procedural Modeling: Advanced Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Programming Principles

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Data Analytics for Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced UiPath, Orchestrator, and Mock Interviews: Packt
    • Machine Learning: Regression: University of Washington
    • Building a Machine Learning Solution: Coursera
    • Junos Fundamentals: JNCIA-Junos Certification Guide: Packt
    • AI Infrastructure: Introduction to AI Hypercomputer: Google Cloud
    • C Programming for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Software Product Management: University of Alberta
    • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
    • GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies: Whizlabs

    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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