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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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      Edureka

      Natural Language Processing Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to MATLAB Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UiPath

      UiPath Automation Developer Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Structures, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to English Common Law

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Arbitration, Mediation, Legal Proceedings, Civil Law, Appeals, European History, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Linear Algebra

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Java Programming Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Access, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Systems Development, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Databases, Development Environment, SQL

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Server Side, MySQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, File Management, Databases, SQL, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Interoperability, Software Development, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Mastering NestJS

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Middleware, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Dataflow, MongoDB, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Object-Relational Mapping, TypeScript, Data Validation, Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      PyQt Training Beginner Level

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Interactive Design, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Predictive Analytics and Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Cleansing, Statistical Software, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Market Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks

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

    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Natural Language Processing Essentials: Edureka
    • Introduction to MATLAB Copilot: MathWorks
    • UiPath Automation Developer Associate: UiPath
    • Introduction to English Common Law: University of London
    • Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Java Programming Masterclass: EDUCBA
    • XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP: EDUCBA
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Mastering NestJS: Packt

    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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