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      University of London

      Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Legal Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Campus BBVA

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Job Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Algorithms, Control Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Simulations, Engineering, Python Programming, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Estimation

      Build toward a degree

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Human Anatomy & Physiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Gynecology, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Biology, Lifelong Learning

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      Michigan State University

      Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainability Reporting, Project Finance, Verification And Validation, Project Scoping, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Continuous Monitoring, Feasibility Studies, Commercialization, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Dynamics

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      KodeKloud

      DevOps Prerequisite Course

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Devops Tools, Operating System Administration, General Networking, Linux, Linux Commands, Ubuntu, Web Applications, Network Administration, Application Development, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Package and Software Management, Application Servers, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Java, Software Installation

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      86 reviews

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      MathWorks

      Deep Learning for Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Matlab, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Application Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Data Synthesis, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Validation, Medical Imaging

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      Wesleyan University

      Regression Modeling in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Empowerment

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      Oracle

      Oracle Java Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Oracle Cloud, Computer Programming, Cloud Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

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      University of New Mexico

      Web Application Development: Basic Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Middleware, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ajax, Model View Controller, Databases, Relational Databases, Software Development, Ruby on Rails, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
    • Business Analytics : Campus BBVA
    • Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
    • Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives: Michigan State University
    • DevOps Prerequisite Course: KodeKloud
    • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
    • Regression Modeling in Practice: Wesleyan University
    • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Oracle Java Foundations: Oracle

    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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