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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Motors and Motor Control Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Three-Phase, Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Basic Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Components, Electrical Wiring, Design Specifications, Torque (Physics)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Respiration, Train The Trainer, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Coaching

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Understanding Obesity

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Student-Centred Learning, Health Disparities, Research, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Psychology, Stress Management, Economics, Biology, Neurology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Data Mapping, Graphing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reproducible Research

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Validation, R Programming, Verification And Validation, Technical Documentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Giving Helpful Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Review, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Staff Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Creativity, Communication

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

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Matlab, Application Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Motion Graphics, Data Visualization, Automation, Data Mapping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Spatial Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Synthesis

      4.7
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Disaster Preparedness

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Stress Management, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Data Analysis Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Data Transformation, Jupyter, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages

      4.5
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      421 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edge Impulse

      Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Computer Programming

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

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      MathWorks

      Practical Data Science with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

      4.8
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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

    • Motors and Motor Control Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Understanding Obesity: The University of Edinburgh
    • Data Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Reproducible Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Giving Helpful Feedback: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
    • MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer: MathWorks
    • Disaster Preparedness: University of Pittsburgh
    • Data Analysis Using Python: University of Pennsylvania

    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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