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      KodeKloud

      Python for the Absolute Beginner

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging, Computer Programming, Scripting

      4.7
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Data Visualization with R

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Mapping, Animations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Student Engagement, Investigation, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, General Science and Research, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Scientific Methods, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychedelic Science and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Science and Research, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Studies, Ancient History

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Spring - Cloud Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Spring Framework, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Load Balancing, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Cloud Services, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Restful API

      4.3
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      KodeKloud

      Terraform for the Absolute Beginner with Hands-on Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, Cloud API, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Version Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Geotechnical Foundation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Construction Engineering, Geostatistics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Experimentation, Research Reports, Engineering Practices, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Structural Analysis, Failure Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Python Development Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Generative AI, Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Algorithms, Software Documentation, Software Development Tools, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Development, Technical Documentation, Application Deployment

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Deploy AI Apps with Cloudflare

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Serverless Computing, Application Security, Web Servers, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      HTML for Beginners: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Python for the Absolute Beginner: KodeKloud
    • Advanced Data Visualization with R: Johns Hopkins University
    • La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria: Universidad Austral
    • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
    • Spring - Cloud Overview: LearnQuest
    • Terraform for the Absolute Beginner with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
    • Geotechnical Foundation Design: L&T EduTech
    • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Advanced Python Development Techniques: Microsoft
    • Deploy AI Apps with Cloudflare: Scrimba

    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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