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      University of Colorado System

      Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Constructive Feedback, Culture

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      IBM

      Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Chemistry, Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Laboratory Research, Chemical Engineering, Creative Design, Biochemistry

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Budget Management, Expense Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Return On Investment, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting

      4.7
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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Community Health, Biology, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Culture-Driven Team Building

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Change Management, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Culture

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      Stanford University

      Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Compassion, Environmental Issue, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Waste Minimization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Pollution Prevention, Empowerment, Creativity

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      Vanderbilt University

      Java for Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Debugging, Algorithms

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      LearnQuest

      Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization

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      CentraleSupélec

      Build Your First Android App (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Storyboarding, Mobile Development, Application Development, Java, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Centered Design

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      EDHEC Business School

      Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Python Programming, Simulations, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Data Manipulation

      4.8
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript: IBM
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
    • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford University
    • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University
    • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
    • Build Your First Android App (Project-Centered Course): CentraleSupélec

    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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