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      American Museum of Natural History

      Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Estimation, Research, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Environmental Science

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Space Research

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Big Data, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Spatial Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Automation, Telecommunications, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Data Storage

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, World History

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Build and Operate Machine Learning Solutions with Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Databricks, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Data Pipelines, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Performance Tuning, Scalability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      生物演化

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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      University of California San Diego

      Applied Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

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      University of Glasgow

      Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pre-Clinical Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Biotechnology, Emerging Technologies, Precision Medicine

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, OpenAI, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Jupyter, Database Development, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Motivando Equipos de Trabajo

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Recognizing Others, Professional Development, Communication, Human Learning, Creativity, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Sustainable Systems, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Doing Business in China

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Leadership, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Process Modeling, Data Transformation, Performance Analysis, Data Mining, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Ciência de Dados para Finanças

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, FinTech, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Deep Learning, Data Modeling, R Programming, Market Data, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Financial Market

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
    • Digitalisation in Space Research: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Build and Operate Machine Learning Solutions with Azure: Microsoft
    • 生物演化: Peking University
    • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
    • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Duke University
    • Motivando Equipos de Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
    • Doing Business in China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    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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