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      Universidad de los Andes

      Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Electrical Systems, European History, Research, General Science and Research, World History, Mechanics, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Experimentation

      4.8
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      858 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Community Development, Education and Training, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Architecting Smart IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux, Microsoft Windows

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      343 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Computer Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Microwave engineering and antennas

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Wireless Networks, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Process Design

      4.6
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      145 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      310 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Ethics in the Age of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, OpenAI, Algorithms, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analysis, Risk Modeling, Supervised Learning

      4.6
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      833 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Security Controls, Application Security, Network Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      838 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science in Real Life

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Developing Android Apps with App Inventor

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Interactive Design, Application Development, Data Storage, Game Design, Program Development, Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      498 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Campus to Corporate Training Program

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Team Leadership, Influencing, Productivity, Personal Integrity, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Writing and Editing, Safety Culture, Employee Engagement, Accountability, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
    • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
    • Architecting Smart IoT Devices: EIT Digital
    • Computer Architecture: Princeton University
    • Microwave engineering and antennas: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Ethics in the Age of AI: LearnQuest
    • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
    • API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Data Science in Real Life: Johns Hopkins University

    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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