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      Coursera Project Network

      Decryption with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Python Programming, Data Security

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Creative Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Predictive Analytics, Interactive Design, Debugging

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Biology, General Science and Research, Physical Science, World History, Environmental Science, Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Timelines

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      مطور Meta لتطبيقات iOS

      Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, React Native, Usability Testing, Version Control, Restful API, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), GitHub, Core Data (Software), Persona (User Experience), Git (Version Control System), Apple Xcode, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Unit Testing, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, React.js

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Development Methodologies Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Software Engineering, Scrum (Software Development), Kubernetes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Environmental Policy, Data Science, Energy and Utilities, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, NumPy, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Policy Analysis

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Beer Quality: Flavor

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Process Control, Laboratory Testing, Scientific Methods, Product Testing, Quantitative Research, Human Factors, Microbiology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Pneumonia Classification using PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Medical Imaging, Radiology, Image Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Computer Vision

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Visualization & Storytelling in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Launching into Machine Learning en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Descriptive Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      IoT Communications and Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Real-Time Operating Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Decryption with Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
    • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
    • مطور Meta لتطبيقات iOS: Meta
    • Development Methodologies Overview: LearnQuest
    • Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Beer Quality: Flavor: University of California, Davis
    • Pneumonia Classification using PyTorch : Coursera Project Network
    • Data Visualization & Storytelling in Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Launching into Machine Learning en Français: Google Cloud

    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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