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      IBM

      DevOps Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, OpenShift, Kubernetes, User Story, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Code Review, Microservices, Containerization, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Flask (Web Framework), Application Security, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Restful API

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      Microsoft

      Designing for User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Creativity

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Thermodynamique : fondements

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Chemistry, Calculus, Experimentation

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      New York University

      Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Machine Learning, Estimation

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      IBM

      Data Science with R - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Science, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Predictive Analytics

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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Prioritization, Adaptability, Stress Management

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      Arm

      Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Product Support, Software Development

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      Adobe

      Document Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Creative Design, Branding, Constructive Feedback

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Database Systems, Blockchain, Big Data, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), System Monitoring

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      Princeton University

      Imagining Other Earths

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Complex Problem Solving, Cost Benefit Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • DevOps Capstone Project: IBM
    • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
    • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
    • Data Science with R - Capstone Project: IBM
    • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad: Universidad de Chile
    • Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview: Arm
    • Document Design: Adobe
    • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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