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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C++ For C Programmers, Part B

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Proposal Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sales Presentation, Leadership and Management, Environmental Issue, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Proposal Writing, Strategic Thinking

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      361 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      UiPath

      RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Version Control, Debugging

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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Editing, Timelines, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Demography, Cultural Diversity, European History, Sociology, Governance, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Development, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Responsive Web Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Preventative Care, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

      Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Drawings, Engineering Design Process, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Family Engineering, Design Software, Technical Design, Mechanical Engineering

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Data Literacy, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

      4.3
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      The Kennedy Half Century

      Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, International Relations, Public History, Economics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      867 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent: University of Colorado System
    • RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath: UiPath
    • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
    • Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial: Sciences Po
    • Responsive Web Design: University of London
    • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
    • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes
    • Getting Started with R: Coursera Project Network

    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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