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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

      Skills you'll gain: SPSS, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Quantitative Research, Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Research Methodologies

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      Packt

      Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Alteryx, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Debugging, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Statistical Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Natural Language Processing, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Test Case, Debugging, Issue Tracking, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Process Engineering, Computational Thinking, Differential Equations, Bioinformatics, Technical Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Systems Analysis, Probability

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Land Management, Community Development, Governance, Water Resources, Transportation Operations, Data Strategy, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Drive Engagement, Environment and Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Administration, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Management

      4.7
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Resource and Waste Management in Buildings

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Waste Minimization, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, HVAC, Environmental Regulations

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Data Engineering in AWS

      Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Data Collection, Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Data Infrastructure, Amazon S3, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Transformation, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Math for AI beginner part 1 Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      The Complete LangChain & LLMs Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Generative AI, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, Document Management, Text Mining, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Application Development, Image Analysis

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Social Sciences, Governance, Economics, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UiPath

      Automation Business Analysis - Concepts and Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Requirements, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Robotic Process Automation, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, Process Mapping, Automation, Scope Management, Business Strategy, Project Scoping

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Secure Coding, System Implementation, Computer Science, Hardware Architecture, C (Programming Language), Application Security, Operating Systems, File Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话): The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau: Packt
    • Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents: Microsoft
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Resource and Waste Management in Buildings: L&T EduTech
    • Data Engineering in AWS: Whizlabs
    • Math for AI beginner part 1 Linear Algebra: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • The Complete LangChain & LLMs Guide: Packt
    • Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    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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