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      IE Business School

      Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Socioeconomics, World History, Supply And Demand, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis

      4.8
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Raspberry Pi Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, 3D Modeling, Linux, Digital Communications, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Systems Of Measurement, Data Processing, Data Science

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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Processing

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      481 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Application Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Campus BBVA

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Business Intelligence, Statistical Methods, Data Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Big Data, Statistical Analysis

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Risking, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Information Privacy, Workforce Development

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Tax, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Goal Setting

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (3): Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Transportation Operations, Operations, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Resource Allocation, Engineering Analysis, Calculus, Algorithms

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      92 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Evidence-based Toxicology

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Pharmacology, Environmental Science, Research, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Food and Our Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
    • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University
    • Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
    • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers: DeepLearning.AI
    • Business Analytics: Campus BBVA
    • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
    • La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
    • Operations Research (3): Theory: National Taiwan 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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