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      McMaster University

      Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Personal Development, Mentorship, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Time Management

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      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Management, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Workflow Management, Application Deployment, Deep Learning, Managed Services, Cloud Solutions, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning

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      Google

      Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Generative AI, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering, Complex Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Content Creation, Virtual Environment, Image Analysis

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Plotly, Statistics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data Presentation, Machine Learning, GitHub

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Human Centered Design

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI for Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Clinical Trials, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Risk Modeling, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Feature Engineering, Predictive Analytics, Keras (Neural Network Library), Patient Treatment, Data Validation, Treatment Planning, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams

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      University of Toronto

      Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulation and Simulation Software, Deep Learning, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Estimation, Safety Assurance, Systems Architecture, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Global Positioning Systems, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Spatial Data Analysis, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling

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      Duke University

      Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Transportation Operations, Energy and Utilities, Market Trend, Operating Cost, Production Process, Market Data, Market Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Operating Expense, Logistics Management, Resource Utilization, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Planning

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      Microsoft

      Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting

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      University of Arizona

      Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Laboratory Equipment, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Global Positioning Systems, Spatial Analysis, Scientific Methods, Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
    • Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google
    • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
    • Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
    • Start Writing Prompts like a Pro: Google
    • AI for Medicine: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Electronics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets : Duke 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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