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      University of Virginia

      Agile Development

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Story, Agile Software Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Continuous Deployment, Design Thinking, DevOps, Software Development Methodologies, User Experience Design, Software Development, Team Management, A/B Testing, Analytics, Product Management, Agile Project Management, Persona (User Experience), Product Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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      4.6
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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Debugging, Software Testing, Development Testing

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, Research Design, Presentations, Research Methodologies, Data Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Information Privacy, Diversity Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Social Work, Needs Assessment, Sociology, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Assertiveness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Data Management and Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Accounting, Information Management, Accrual Accounting, Data Access, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Asset, Data Analysis, Digital Assets, Data Quality, Asset Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Medical Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Pathology, Biology, Molecular Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Application Development, Distributed Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Software Design Documents, Development Environment, Interoperability, FinTech, Cloud Platforms, Software Development Tools, Solution Design, Program Development, Emerging Technologies, Other Programming Languages, Data Integrity

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Descriptive Statistics, Matplotlib, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Bayesian Statistics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Marketing, Registration, Interviewing Skills

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      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pandas (Python Package), Java, Eclipse (Software), Unit Testing, Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Scatter Plots, Python Programming, Histogram, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Graphics, Debugging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computational Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to User Experience Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Usability, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, User Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Agile Development: University of Virginia
    • IBM Machine Learning: IBM
    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
    • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
    • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
    • Business Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
    • Blockchain: University at Buffalo
    • Meta Marketing Analytics: Meta
    • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania

    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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