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      L&T EduTech

      Industry 4.0: PLM, Value Chain, and Smart Factory

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing and Production, Robotic Process Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Lean Manufacturing, Automation, Enterprise Resource Planning, Internet Of Things, Facility Management and Maintenance, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data, Predictive Modeling, Augmented Reality

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, React.js, Data Integration, Responsive Web Design, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, UI Components, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Services, JSON, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Technology Solutions, Computer Networking, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Mobile Development, Emerging Technologies, Data Centers, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Vulnerability, Fundraising

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Style Images with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Development

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization Software

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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Physics

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fractal Analytics

      Introduction to Vertex AI

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Technology Strategies, Machine Learning, User Interface (UI), Cloud Computing, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Telemarketing, Application Deployment

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Industry 4.0: PLM, Value Chain, and Smart Factory: L&T EduTech
    • Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications: Board Infinity
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
    • Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Style Images with CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • HTML for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Vertex AI : Fractal Analytics
    • Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R: 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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