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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering

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      University of Michigan

      Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Resilience, Curiosity, Creativity

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Inference, Probability, Variance Analysis, Estimation

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Experimentation, Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, Technical Documentation, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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      University of California, Irvine

      Productivity and Systems Development

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Systems Design, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Information Systems, Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Team Management, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering

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      L&T EduTech

      Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Business Technologies, Failure Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Operations

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      Arizona State University

      Design for Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Design Specifications, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Production Process, Design, Decision Support Systems, Cost Estimation

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      Microsoft

      Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Operational Databases, SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Generative AI, Performance Tuning

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Pivot Tables And Charts, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics

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      Packt

      CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Modeling, Compliance Management, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications

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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Bedrock - Getting Started with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API)

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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

    • SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes
    • Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection: University of Michigan
    • Data Analysis: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Productivity and Systems Development: University of California, Irvine
    • Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation: L&T EduTech
    • Design for Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
    • Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server: Microsoft
    • Exam Prep PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate: Whizlabs

    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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