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      Johns Hopkins University

      Quantifying Relationships with Regression Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Collaborative Software, User Flows

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundational Mathematics for AI

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Python Scripting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Database Management, Web Applications, File Management, Programming Principles

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version)

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistical Methods for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Combinatorics, Bayesian Network, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Data Science, Markov Model, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Statistics

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Determining AI Needs

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Goal Setting, Project Scoping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Usability, Feasibility Studies, Usability Testing, Needs Assessment, Technology Solutions, Project Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality, Resource Management, Data Security

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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

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      Coursera Project Network

      JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, UI Components, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Data Validation

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Control, Vibrations, Safety Assurance, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu artículo científico con latex

      Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Document Management

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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Quantifying Relationships with Regression Models: Johns Hopkins University
    • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma: Coursera
    • Foundational Mathematics for AI: Johns Hopkins University
    • Python Scripting Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Statistical Methods for Computer Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University
    • Determining AI Needs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT: Coursera Project Network
    • JavaScript Essentials For Beginners : Coursera Project 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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