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      Coursera Project Network

      Java Built in Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Data Structures, Java Programming, Data Access, Data Cleansing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      Java: Linear Data Structures and Trees

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Object-Relational Mapping

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Graph Theory, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Health Informatics, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Synthesis, Python Programming

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Programming and Application Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Turbocharge Mobile App Development

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Generative AI, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Application Development, Application Design, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Ceramics and Composites

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Data Engineering in AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, AWS SageMaker, Feature Engineering, Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Sourcing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Competitive Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Financial Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Infographics, Motion Graphics, Content Creation, Animations, Image Quality, Advertising, Color Theory, Online Advertising

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Gestión de Proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Negotiation, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Allocation, Emotional Intelligence, Project Planning, Leadership, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Coordination, Project Controls, Sprint Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Looker (Software), Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Unstructured Data, Tensorflow, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Apache Airflow, Cloud Storage, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Engineering, Data Processing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      London Business School

      New Ways of Working in an AI World

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Responsible AI, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Case Studies, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Java Built in Data Structures: Coursera Project Network
    • Java: Linear Data Structures and Trees: Codio
    • Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
    • Generative AI: Turbocharge Mobile App Development: SkillUp
    • Ceramics and Composites: Arizona State University
    • Data Engineering in AWS: Whizlabs
    • Sourcing Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects: Packt
    • Gestión de Proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey

    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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