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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Science and Technology in the Silla Cultural Heritage

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Art History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Water Resources, Architectural Design, Construction, Structural Engineering, Hydraulics, Structural Analysis, Geometry, Engineering Analysis, Vibrations, Manufacturing and Production

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Negotiation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Global Marketing, Commercial Laws, Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Introduction to Midjourney

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Creative Design, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), ChatGPT, Conceptual Design, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Classical Music, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Alteryx for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Spatial Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Geographic Information Systems, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Mapping, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas

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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Conspiracy Planet

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation, World History

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon

      Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, JUnit, Agile Methodology, Spring Framework, Code Review, Maintainability, Debugging, Java, Technical Design, User Story

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Rust Programming Masterclass from Beginner to Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Web Servers, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Blockchain, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Maintainability, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Web Scraping, Software Testing, System Programming, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing, Scalability

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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Innovation, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Testing, Electrical Engineering, Precision Medicine, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Laboratory Research, Manufacturing Processes

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Données et Gouvernance Urbaine

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Governance, Social Sciences, Data Security, Governance, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Information Privacy, Policy Analysis

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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Eclipse (Software), Software Testing, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Java Programming, Functional Testing

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Disabilities, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Human Centered Design, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Science and Technology in the Silla Cultural Heritage: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Introduction to Midjourney: Edureka
    • Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Alteryx for Beginners: Packt
    • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Application Development: Amazon
    • Rust Programming Masterclass from Beginner to Expert: Packt
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Données et Gouvernance Urbaine: Sciences Po

    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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