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      Kennesaw State University

      Developing a Leadership Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, People Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Styles, Relationship Building, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Zn and Ni Based Batteries

      Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Chemistry, Electrical Systems, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Failure Analysis, Market Trend, Manufacturing Processes

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      Blueprint Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Data Management, Blueprinting, Video Game Development, Scripting, UI Components, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Java程序设计

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Maintainability, Computer Programming, UI Components, Program Development, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, JUnit, C++ (Programming Language), Database Application, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Advanced System Security Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      332 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Genentech

      Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Risk Control, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Contemporary Palestinian History

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Conflict Management, World History, Research, Social Studies, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Particle Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Emerging Technologies, Test Case, Jupyter, Physics, Simulations, Software Installation, Debugging, Development Environment

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Columbia University

      MOS Transistors

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus

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

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

    • Developing a Leadership Framework: Kennesaw State University
    • Zn and Ni Based Batteries: Arizona State University
    • Blueprint Scripting: Epic Games
    • Java程序设计: Peking University
    • Advanced System Security Topics: University of Colorado System
    • Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma: Genentech
    • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Contemporary Palestinian History: Utrecht University
    • Particle Dynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    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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