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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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      Google

      Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Presentations, Information Privacy

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Fundamentals of Fluid Power

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction to GIS Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Global Positioning Systems, Data Modeling, Data Capture

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Building Codes, Construction Inspection, HVAC, Building Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Project Implementation, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Feasibility Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Submittals (Construction), Structural Analysis, Process Analysis, Cost Estimation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Natural Language Processing with Sequence Models

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Machine Learning Methods

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Intellectual Property, Supply Chain, Business Ethics, International Finance, Risk Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Business Risk Management, Economic Development, Strategic Sourcing, Target Market, Financial Market, Logistics, Market Opportunities, Economics, International Relations, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategies

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Technical Support and Services, Information Technology, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Artificial Intelligence: an Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Intellectual Property, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Dimensionality Reduction, Governance, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Computer Science, Computer Vision

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Conceptual Design, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, System Design and Implementation, Concept Of Operations, Configuration Management, Prototyping, System Requirements, Design Reviews, Verification And Validation

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      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Technical Writing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Data Analysis Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Data Transformation, Jupyter, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
    • Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports: Google
    • Fundamentals of Fluid Power: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to GIS Mapping: University of Toronto
    • Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors: University at Buffalo
    • Natural Language Processing with Sequence Models: DeepLearning.AI
    • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers: IBM
    • Artificial Intelligence: an Overview: Politecnico di Milano
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    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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