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      Coursera

      SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Git (Version Control System), Database Management, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Databases, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Generative AI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Network Modeling and Analysis in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      User Experience Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Usability Testing, Surveys, User Research, UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, Survey Creation, User Experience, Prototyping, Usability, Interviewing Skills, User Centered Design, Wireframing, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Persona (User Experience), User Feedback, Design Strategies

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Python for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), GitHub, A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Version Control, Data Cleansing, Anomaly Detection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Engineering, Project Schedules, Real-Time Operating Systems, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Sustainability Reporting, Cost Management, Generative AI, Object Oriented Design, Large Language Modeling, Process Capability, Unified Modeling Language, Design Reviews, Data Ethics, Agile Project Management, Sampling (Statistics), Technical Management

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, NumPy, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Computer Vision, Regression Analysis

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      IBM

      Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Application Frameworks, Data Science

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analysis, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Cleansing, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Unsupervised Learning in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medical Terminology, Medical Prescription, Pathology, Conflict Management, Pharmacist Assistance, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Pharmacy Operations, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Anatomy, Time Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Relationship Building, Nutrition and Diet, Biology

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    • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
    • Network Modeling and Analysis in Python: University of Michigan
    • User Experience Research and Design: University of Michigan
    • Python for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
    • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Machine Learning: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph: IBM
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions: Fractal Analytics

    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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