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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling, NumPy, Environmental Science, Jupyter, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Development, Authentications, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Data Storage, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud API, Authorization (Computing), CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Serverless Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming Tools, Containerization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Dart

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Reconstructing America's Story

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Open AI for Beginners: Programmatic Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • D

      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Student Engagement, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Art History, Public Policies, Pedagogy, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Media and Communications, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Performing Arts, Culture, Creativity, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Grow Your Cannabis

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Displays, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Peripheral Devices, Network Routers, Hardware Troubleshooting, USB, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Network Protocols

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Maven Analytics

      Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, People Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Cloud-Based Integration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python: The University of Chicago
    • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Dart: Google Cloud
    • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
    • Open AI for Beginners: Programmatic Prompting: Coursera Project Network
    • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
    • Grow Your Cannabis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies: Packt
    • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego

    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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