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      Codio

      C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Pseudocode, Computer Science

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Linear Circuits 2: AC Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

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

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      The World Bank Group

      From Climate Science to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Action Oriented, Collaboration, Vulnerability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Docker (Software), Restful API, Azure DevOps, Model View Controller, JSON, Containerization, Microservices, Application Frameworks, Web Services, DevOps, Middleware, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, CI/CD

      4.1
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      351 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      951 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Special Education, Teaching, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Supervised Machine Learning: Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Feature Engineering, Random Forest Algorithm, Statistical Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Performance Metric

      4.8
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      423 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      729 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology, Education and Training, Environmental Policy, Psychology, Scientific Methods

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      364 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Computer Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Design, Technical Design, Algorithms, Simulations

      4.1
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      307 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Information Management, Program Evaluation, Data Collection, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain Platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Cloud Computing Architecture, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cryptography, Open Source Technology, Scalability, Data Storage, Information Privacy

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

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

    • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • Linear Circuits 2: AC Analysis : Georgia Institute of Technology
    • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group
    • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity
    • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
    • Supervised Machine Learning: Classification: IBM
    • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo

    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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