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      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Python Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Matplotlib, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Unit Testing, Development Testing, CI/CD, Test Automation, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Scripting, Data Modeling, DevOps, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Construction Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Building Codes, Building Design, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Development, HVAC, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Thermal Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Academic Advising, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام جداول بيانات جوجل

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Graphing, Statistics, Data Science, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud-Based Integration, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Business Development, Content Creation, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pre-Clinical Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Drug Development, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Delivery Problem

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      African development – from the past to the present

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Demography, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Governance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Health Coaching Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Active Listening, Empowerment, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Practical Python for AI Coding 1

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
    • Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design: L&T EduTech
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام جداول بيانات جوجل : Coursera Project Network
    • CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth: IBM
    • Translational Science: University of Michigan
    • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
    • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University

    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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