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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Engineering, Project Schedules, Real-Time Operating Systems, SQL, Sustainability Reporting, New Product Development, Cost Management, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Object Oriented Design, Large Language Modeling, Process Capability, Unified Modeling Language, Data Ethics, Agile Project Management, Sampling (Statistics), User Research, Technical Management

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University at Buffalo

      Electric Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Schematic Diagrams, Emerging Technologies, Environment and Resource Management

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      Beginner · 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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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Java, Java Programming, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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      Intermediate · 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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      Whizlabs

      Azure ML: Designing and Preparing Machine Learning Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Continuous Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Northeastern University

      Machine Learning with Small Data Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Small Data, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      From Raw to Ready: Data Preparation in Python

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 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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      LearnQuest

      Core Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Data Structures, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Debugging, Web Development, File Management

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Electric Power Systems: University at Buffalo
    • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
    • Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions: Fractal Analytics
    • Azure ML: Designing and Preparing Machine Learning Solutions: Whizlabs
    • Applied Unsupervised Learning in Python: University of Michigan
    • Machine Learning with Small Data Part 1: Northeastern University
    • From Raw to Ready: Data Preparation in Python: Coursera
    • Artificial Intelligence: O.P. Jindal Global University

    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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