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      H2O.ai

      Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Quality, Business Logic, Data Transformation, AI Personalization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Benchmarking, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Electrónica Básica y Circuitos Integrados Lineales

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Cryptography

      4.7
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MathWorks

      Machine Learning for Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Validation, Performance Tuning

      4.8
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Debugging, Systems Design

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, Health Systems, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Science and Research, Intensive Care Medicine, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Pharmacology

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

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      University of Michigan

      Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Injury Prevention, Medical Equipment and Technology, Predictive Analytics, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Python Programming

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Design, Unit Testing, Java Programming, Model View Controller, API Design, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Systems Development, Programming Principles, Software Development, Databases

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a UML

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Software Visualization, Requirements Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Electrónica en cápsulas

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Computational Logic, Engineering Design Process, Performance Testing, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Engineering Calculations

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Android App Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Git (Version Control System), Mobile Development, Kotlin, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows, Wireframing, JSON

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Automation, Computer Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Web Scraping, Javascript and jQuery, Software Testing, Web Development, Programming Principles, Apache, Test Execution Engine, Test Case, Data Structures

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Large Language Models: H2O.ai
    • Electrónica Básica y Circuitos Integrados Lineales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12: Packt
    • Machine Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
    • Cybersecurity Capstone Project: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University
    • Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
    • Object-Oriented Analysis & Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introducción a UML: Universidad de los Andes
    • Electrónica en cápsulas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    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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