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      Rice University

      Introduction to Scripting in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Package and Software Management, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Access, Data Processing, Python Programming, File Management, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Technical Documentation, Data Storage, Computational Logic, Data Management, Scripting

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      Universidad Austral

      Fundamentos de Excel para Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Operational Efficiency, Data Management, Financial Analysis

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      Coursera

      From Raw to Ready: Data Preparation in Python

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Collaborate and Code: GitHub with Python and Jupyter

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Collaborative Software, Git (Version Control System), Jupyter, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Generative AI, Technical Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Machine Learning Fundamentals for Java Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Statistical Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Learn to Code: Fun with C#

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Business Logic, C# (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Import/Export, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Debugging, Microsoft Excel, Programming Principles, Program Development, Simulations, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Automation, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Algorithms, Data Management

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      Google Cloud

      Agentes de IA generativa: transforme sua organização

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Development Environment, Application Frameworks

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Use AI Responsibly

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Data Collection, Data Security, Analysis, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

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      Northeastern University

      Foundations for Data Analytics Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Probability, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Structures, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistics, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing

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      University at Buffalo

      Electric Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Schematic Diagrams, Emerging Technologies, Environment and Resource Management

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      Microsoft

      The R Programming Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, R Programming, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Program Development, Data Manipulation, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
    • Fundamentos de Excel para Negocios: Universidad Austral
    • From Raw to Ready: Data Preparation in Python: Coursera
    • Collaborate and Code: GitHub with Python and Jupyter: Coursera
    • Machine Learning Fundamentals for Java Developers: Board Infinity
    • Learn to Code: Fun with C#: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Agentes de IA generativa: transforme sua organização: Google Cloud
    • Use AI Responsibly: Google
    • Foundations for Data Analytics Part 2: Northeastern 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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