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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Data Integration, Statistical Analysis, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Laboratory Experience, Systems Integration, Molecular Biology, Systems Analysis, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Keras Deep Learning & Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN)

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Matplotlib, Artificial Intelligence, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Programming Principles, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Tensorflow

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Java Development Deep Dive

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Java Programming, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Enterprise Application Management, Enterprise Architecture, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), OS Process Management, Performance Tuning, Operating Systems

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Java Development Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Restful API, User Requirements Documents, Containerization, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Agile Methodology, Front-End Web Development, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Hibernate (Java), HTML and CSS, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Microservices, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Software Architecture

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Decision Making, Team Management, Resource Allocation, Generative AI, Qualitative Research, Prompt Engineering, Analysis, Communication, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unstructured Data, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      KodeKloud

      AWS Certified AI Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Human Centered Design, Data Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Exploratory vs Confirmatory data analysis using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Geographic Information Systems, Plotly, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package)

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Learn React Router 6

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Association Rules Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Prototyping, User Accounts

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Estrategias para la innovación: Ciudades hidro-inteligentes

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Innovation, Civil Engineering, Community Development, Environmental Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Emerging Technologies, Technology Solutions, Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Keras Deep Learning & Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN): Packt
    • Java Development Deep Dive: Board Infinity
    • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
    • Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI): Vanderbilt University
    • AWS Certified AI Practitioner: KodeKloud
    • Exploratory vs Confirmatory data analysis using Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn React Router 6: Scrimba
    • Association Rules Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design: Coursera Project Network

    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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