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      Microsoft

      Web Application Security

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Data Integrity, Encryption, Javascript

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Deep Learning Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      K-Means Clustering 101: World Happiness Report

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Plotly, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Fire Hydrant System

      Skills you'll gain: Pump Stations, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Building Codes, Engineering Drawings, Safety Assurance, Structural Analysis, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      SwiftUI & Node.JS FullStack - Build Twitter - iOS 16

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, User Interface (UI), Restful API, Back-End Web Development, User Accounts, Server Side, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Swift Programming, Secure Coding, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Authentications, Mobile Development, Database Software, MongoDB, Web Development, Web Applications, Development Environment

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Prototyping

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Justice, European History, World History, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences, Media and Communications

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Formación de adolescentes centrada en la relación

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Child Development, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Assertiveness, Rapport Building, Empathy, Conflict Management, Mentorship, Active Listening, Behavior Management, Communication, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      ChatGPT for Web Design - Create Amazing Websites

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, ChatGPT, User Interface (UI) Design, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, Javascript, Web Servers, Cloud Hosting, Software Installation, Databases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biology, European History, Pathology, Human Development, Infectious Diseases, Anthropology, Ancient History, Pharmacology, Medical History Documentation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      From Followership to Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Thought Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Emotional Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Business Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Big Data, Data Science, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Web Application Security: Microsoft
    • Deep Learning Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
    • K-Means Clustering 101: World Happiness Report: Coursera Project Network
    • Fire Hydrant System: L&T EduTech
    • SwiftUI & Node.JS FullStack - Build Twitter - iOS 16: Packt
    • The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6: Packt
    • Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente: Yad Vashem
    • Formación de adolescentes centrada en la relación: Universidades Anáhuac
    • ChatGPT for Web Design - Create Amazing Websites : Packt
    • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    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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