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      Microsoft

      Advanced Data Applications and Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Shiny (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Big Data, Ggplot2, R Programming, Data Management, Data Integration, Cloud Services, Tidyverse (R Package)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Slides - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Prompt Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Metodologías ágiles de desarrollo de software Certificado MasterTrack®

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Software Testing, User Story, Agile Project Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Agile Software Development, Usability, Software As A Service, Unit Testing, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Application Security, Software Architecture, Kotlin, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Android Jetpack, Android Development

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      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Test Automation, Software Testing, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Usability, Unified Modeling Language, Maintainability, Version Control, Unit Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Software Design, Test Planning, Software Design Patterns, Systems Architecture

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      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Maestría en Ingeniería de Software

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Test Automation, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Deployment, Process Analysis, Dashboard, Game Design, Agile Project Management, API Design, Cost Estimation, Ideation, Internet Of Things, Software Architecture, Security Requirements Analysis, Angular, Microservices, Software As A Service, Sprint Planning, Test Planning, Kotlin

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Microsoft

      Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Regression Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Certificado en Toma de Decisiones Basadas en Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Data Ethics, NoSQL, Digital Transformation, MongoDB, Data Mining, SQL, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Analytical Skills, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling

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      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      Indian Statistical Institute

      Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Machine Learning, NumPy, Spatial Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Database Management Systems, Probability, Economics, SQL, Data Compilation, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Methods, Lifelong Learning, Regression Analysis, Graphing, Surveys, Statistical Modeling, International Finance

      Postgraduate Diploma · 6 - 12 Months

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      Microsoft

      Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Visual Studio, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Cloud-Native Computing, Computer Vision, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Containerization, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Dimensionality Reduction, Control Systems, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Linear Algebra, Epidemiology, Technical Communication, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Microsoft

      JavaScript Career Launch and Capstone

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

    • Advanced Data Applications and Integration: Microsoft
    • Gemini in Google Slides - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Metodologías ágiles de desarrollo de software Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
    • Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens
    • Maestría en Ingeniería de Software: Universidad de los Andes
    • Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques: Microsoft
    • Certificado en Toma de Decisiones Basadas en Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics: Indian Statistical Institute
    • Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization: Microsoft

    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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