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      Coursera

      Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Workforce Development, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Operational Efficiency, Large Language Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to R Programming for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments

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      576 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumental Music, Vibrations, Equipment Design, Construction, Mechanical Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Social Network Analysis in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Model, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Matplotlib, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Simulations, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Maintainability, Software Testing, Performance Testing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Teaching, Social Justice, Social Skills, Adult Education, Behavior Management, Advocacy, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Empathy, Growth Mindedness

      4.7
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      912 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      JavaScript for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Javascript, Data Manipulation, Data Validation, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Scripting, JSON, Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Game Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Construction, Pollution Prevention, Disabilities, Environmental Policy

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      443 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Sample-based Learning Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Simulations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Building AI Cloud Apps with Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Image Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Cloud Applications, Text Mining, Microsoft Development Tools, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storage Technologies, Natural Language Processing, Cloud Hosting, Continuous Deployment, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning

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      559 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Fundamentals of Flight mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Risk Control, Physical Science, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Safety Assurance, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Algebra, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
    • Introduction to R Programming for Data Science: IBM
    • Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics: University of Rochester
    • Applied Social Network Analysis in Python: University of Michigan
    • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • JavaScript for Beginners: University of California, Davis
    • American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
    • Sample-based Learning Methods: University of Alberta

    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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