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      University of Alberta

      Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Biology, Research, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Automation

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

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      University of Leeds

      Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics)

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Matplotlib, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Network Analysis, Planning, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization Software, Supervised Learning, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Bayesian Statistics

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Machine Learning

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Foundations of Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Business Metrics

      4.8
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Sciences, Economics, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Collaboration, Music Performance, Empowerment, Classroom Management, Teaching, Oral Expression, Media Production, World Music, Peer Review, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Editing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      More Applied Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Systems Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Simulations, Research, Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Version Control

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, File Management, Linux, Web Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      First Steps in Python with Jupyter Notebooks

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Jupyter, Collaborative Software, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Heriot-Watt University

      MSc Computer Science

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

    • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
    • Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
    • Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics): University of Leeds
    • Sequences, Time Series and Prediction: DeepLearning.AI
    • Foundations of Business Intelligence: Google
    • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
    • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
    • More Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
    • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
    • Version Control: Meta

    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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