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      University of Michigan

      Applied Unsupervised Learning in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Git (Version Control System), Database Management, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Databases, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Generative AI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analysis, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Cleansing, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Debugging, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Feature Engineering, Data Science, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Box Plots, Statistical Modeling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Geographic Information Systems, R Programming, Data Integration, Descriptive Statistics, Data Validation, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Simulations, Rmarkdown, Data Cleansing, Plot (Graphics)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Case Western Reserve University

      Case Studies in Geostatistical Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Geostatistics, Spatial Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Integration, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Estimation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Simulation and Simulation Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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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      University of Michigan

      Applied Information Extraction in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Algorithms

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Applied Unsupervised Learning in Python: University of Michigan
    • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
    • Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions: Fractal Analytics
    • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
    • Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling: Case Western Reserve University
    • Collaborate and Code: GitHub with Python and Jupyter: Coursera
    • Case Studies in Geostatistical Modeling : Case Western Reserve University
    • Learn to Code: Fun with C#: Coursera Instructor 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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