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      IBM

      IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Data Management, Application Development

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, File Systems, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Threat Detection, Data Integrity, Graphical Tools, Digital Communications, Malware Protection, File Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Mobile Development Tools, Data Storage, Real Time Data, Disaster Recovery, Network Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Jupyter

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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Resilience for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Stress Management, Resilience, Compassion, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Social Skills, Time Management, Persistence, Courage, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Skills

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      The Complete LangChain & LLMs Guide

      Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Development Environment, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Document Management, Application Development, Image Analysis, Front-End Web Development

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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Development, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Distributed Computing, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, Machine Learning, Agentic systems, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Bayesian Network, Decision Making, Algorithms

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Test Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Software Visualization

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Python Fundamentals for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Animations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Data Analytics for Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Operations Research, Analytics, Business Technologies, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Technology Strategies, Applied Machine Learning

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Careers in Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Spreadsheet Software, Sustainability Reporting, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Business Writing, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication, Presentations

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • IBM z/OS Rexx Programming: IBM
    • Cyber Security: Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
    • Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau: Packt
    • Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Resilience for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • The Complete LangChain & LLMs Guide: Packt
    • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory: Politecnico di Milano
    • Artificial Intelligence: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Python Fundamentals for Designers: University of Michigan

    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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