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      University of California San Diego

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Human Computer Interaction, Social Network Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Research and Design, Digital Communications

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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Debugging, File Management

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      The University of Melbourne

      How Music Can Change Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Rehabilitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Health And Wellness Coaching, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Neurology

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

      Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Network Analysis, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Data Mapping, Real Time Data

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      University of Colorado System

      Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Ethics in Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Case Studies

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Explorando la Energía Sustentable

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Physical Science

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      LearnQuest

      Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design

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      Microsoft

      Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

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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

    • Social Computing: University of California San Diego
    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games: University of Colorado System
    • How Music Can Change Your Life: The University of Melbourne
    • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
    • Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims: University of Colorado System
    • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Explorando la Energía Sustentable: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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