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      Johns Hopkins University

      Generative AI and Symbolic Reasoning

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Data Science with R

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

      4.8
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      University of California San Diego

      مقدمة عن البيانات الضخمة

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Science, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Scalability, Virtual Machines

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CCNA Intermediate – Switching, VLANs & Routing

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Administration, System Configuration

      4.9
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PepsiCo

      PepsiCo: Water Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Economics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Engineering, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Risk Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Zero Trust Network Access, Compliance Management, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Hardening, Risk Management, Incident Response

      4.7
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Science as a Field

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Science, Research Reports, Professional Networking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

      Build toward a degree

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 2

      Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Augmented Reality, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software

      4.3
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      GenAI and LLMs on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Serverless Computing, Large Language Modeling, Debugging, Amazon Web Services, Integration Testing, Development Environment, Generative AI, Rust (Programming Language), Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
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      Nanjing University

      手把手教你心理咨询:谈话的艺术

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Empathy, Persuasive Communication, Coaching, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness

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

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      Yonsei University

      Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Emergency Response, Geospatial Information and Technology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Governance, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Regression Modeling Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Generative AI and Symbolic Reasoning: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Science with R: Duke University
    • مقدمة عن البيانات الضخمة: University of California San Diego
    • CCNA Intermediate – Switching, VLANs & Routing: Packt
    • PepsiCo: Water Stewardship: PepsiCo
    • CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004): Packt
    • Data Science as a Field: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 2: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • GenAI and LLMs on AWS: Duke University
    • 手把手教你心理咨询:谈话的艺术: Nanjing University

    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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