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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Information Systems Auditing and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, Project Coordination, Financial Controls, Quality Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Presentations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Spring Framework for Java Development

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Security, Java, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Maven, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Predictive Modeling, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Application Performance Management, Software Architecture, Big Data, Unit Testing, Microservices, Database Architecture and Administration, Software Engineering, Data Store, Middleware

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      30 reviews

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Prototyping

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      How Diffusion Models Work

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Jupyter, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Ceramics and Composites

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science

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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Google Sheets, Prompt Engineering, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Project Planning, Spreadsheet Software

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      19 reviews

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Calculus for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Algebra, Trigonometry, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Physics, Geometry, Arithmetic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Graphing, Deductive Reasoning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn About JSON with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, NoSQL, Cloud API, Javascript, Data Store, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Software Development

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      34 reviews

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sports Turf Management: Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Grading (Landscape), Land Management, Property Maintenance, Facility Management and Maintenance, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Safety Assurance, Environment and Resource Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Working with Data in Android

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Android Development, Kotlin, Android Studio, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Database Management, Databases, JSON, Web Applications, SQL, Data Access

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
    • Information Systems Auditing and Governance: Packt
    • Spring Framework for Java Development: SkillUp
    • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices: University of California San Diego
    • How Diffusion Models Work: DeepLearning.AI
    • Ceramics and Composites: Arizona State University
    • Gemini in Google Sheets: Google Cloud
    • Calculus for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Learn About JSON with JavaScript: 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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