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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Calendar Management, Google Docs, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management, Automation, Customer Inquiries, Generative AI, Scheduling, Travel Arrangements, Real Time Data

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Extract, Transform, and Load Data

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Quality, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Mining

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Linux Terminal

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, File Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Pollution Prevention, Risk Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Safety Assurance, Failure Analysis, Risk Control, Engineering Analysis, Process Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Rstudio

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Python for Researchers

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Environment

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Next.js

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Application Development, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Routing Protocols, Responsive Web Design, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability

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      Fudan University

      《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Qualitative Research, European History, Economics, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Science and Research

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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

    • ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Extract, Transform, and Load Data: CertNexus
    • Getting Started with Linux Terminal: Coursera Project Network
    • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Getting Started with Rstudio: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Python for Researchers: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Next.js: Coursera Instructor Network
    • 《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读: Fudan 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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