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      University of Leeds

      Programming for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Science, Software Documentation, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Advanced Clinical Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Electronic Medical Record, Statistical Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Ethics, R Programming, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Science, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Responsible AI, Version Control

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Executive Data Science Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Material Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Agentic systems, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Jupyter

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL für Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Health Data Science Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Program Development

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Essentials of Sensory Science

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Research Design, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Target Market, Human Factors, Anatomy, Product Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Introduction to Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Research Design, Community Health, Research Methodologies

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Communicating Data Science Results

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Big Data, Technical Communication, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Scalability

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Water Quality, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Programming for Data Science: University of Leeds
    • Advanced Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
    • Data Science with R: Duke University
    • Executive Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
    • Material Processing: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • SQL für Data Science: University of California, Davis
    • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Essentials of Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Translational Science: University of Rochester

    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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