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      Stanford University

      Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introduction to Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, React.js, Javascript

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Jupyter, Algorithms, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Dimensionality Reduction, Algorithms, Collaborative Software

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Cancer Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Anatomy, Biology, Medical Terminology

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, File Management, Integration Testing, File Systems

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Atlassian

      Agile with Atlassian Jira

      Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Product Requirements, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Care, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Positive Behavior Support, Resilience, Mental Health

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      University of London

      Understanding Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Writing, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      University of Toronto

      The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
    • Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Front-End Development: Meta
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra: Imperial College London
    • Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
    • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
    • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
    • Understanding Research Methods: University of London

    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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