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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Learning for Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Data Structures, Data Management, Program Development, Application Development, File Management, Data Import/Export, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Sequences and Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Import/Export, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Debugging, Microsoft Excel, Programming Principles, Program Development, Simulations, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Automation, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Algorithms, Data Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      ChatGPT for Offensive Security

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Natural Language Processing Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Machine Learning Fundamentals for Java Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Statistical Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XML - Beginner Level

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Data Validation, Interoperability, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      MAYA Architecture - Lighting and Rendering with Mental Ray

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Autodesk, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Java Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, File Management, Application Development, Data Management, Computer Programming, Program Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Data Validation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Information Architecture, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Verification And Validation, File Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Functional Design, Data Structures, Algorithms

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O: SkillUp
    • Mastering Python Sequences and Strings: EDUCBA
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec
    • Natural Language Processing Essentials: Edureka
    • Machine Learning Fundamentals for Java Developers: Board Infinity
    • XML - Beginner Level: EDUCBA
    • MAYA Architecture - Lighting and Rendering with Mental Ray: EDUCBA
    • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM

    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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